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Hello everyone, and welcome back to Mr. English Channel, where learning English is easy and fun.
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I'm Emily.
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Hello Emily.
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Hi everyone.
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It's so great to be here with you all today.
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I'm Paul, and I hope you're having a wonderful day wherever you are.
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I am doing really well today, Paul.
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But I have to ask you something.
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How was your evening yesterday?
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Did you relax?
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Oh man, yesterday was tough.
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I was staring at my computer all day working on some software code.
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When evening came, my brain was just spinning.
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I couldn't relax at all.
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Yeah, I totally understand that feeling.
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Our days are so busy.
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We run around, we work hard, and then suddenly we expect our bodies to just stop and sleep.
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a car really fast, you can't just pull the handbrake and stop instantly.
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You have to slow down first.
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That is such a great example.
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You really have to slow down, and that is exactly what we are exploring today.
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How to slow down at night.
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How to create a gentle, relaxing evening routine.
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I really need this today, Emily.
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I think a lot of our listeners need it too.
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Where do we even start?
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Well, the very first step is the work transition.
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This means closing the door on your workday.
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You have to tell your brain that work is finished.
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Right.
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But that's the hardest part.
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Especially if you work from home.
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The office is right there in your living room.
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How do you tell your brain to stop?
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You need a clear signal.
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For example, when you finish work, close your laptop and put it away.
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Don't leave it open on the table.
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Out of sight, out of mind.
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That makes sense.
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I usually leave my laptop open just in case an email comes in.
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But that just keeps me stressed.
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Exactly.
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Another great signal is changing your clothes.
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Take off your work clothes and put on something soft and comfortable.
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It's a physical way to say the day is done.
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Oh, I love that idea.
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Changing into soft clothes really changes your mood.
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But what if you still have work thoughts in your head?
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That's a common problem.
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A good trick is to write those thoughts down on a piece of paper.
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If you remember something for tomorrow, write it down and leave it on your desk.
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Yeah, that's smart.
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Once it's on paper, you don't have to carry it in your head all night.
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You were giving your brain permission to let it go. For sure.
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And once you let work go, you face the next big challenge: the screens.
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The digital detox.
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Oh no. This is where I struggle the most.
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I always grab my iPhone the moment I stop working.
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It's an automatic habit.
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It is a habit for almost everyone today.
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We finish staring at a big screen for work, and then we stare at a small screen to relax.
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Right.
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We scroll through social media or watch short videos.
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We think it helps us relax, but it actually doesn't, does it?
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No, it really doesn't.
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The blue light from your iPhone tricks your brain.
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It tells your brain that it is still daytime.
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That makes it very hard to feel sleepy.
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Yeah, I've noticed that.
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If I look at my phone in bed, I can stay awake for hours.
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My eyes get tired, but my mind stays completely awake.
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Exactly.
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Plus, the things we look at on our phones are exciting or stressful.
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The news, the funny videos, they make our brains active, not calm.
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So, what is the best way to handle this?
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Should we just throw our phones out the window?
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No, don't do that.
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Just try putting your phone in another room about an hour before you go to sleep.
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Put it on a charger in the kitchen.
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put it in the kitchen?
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That sounds a little scary.
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What if I miss something important?
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That's a big doubt many people have.
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I know it feels scary at first.
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But truly, very few things are emergencies at 10 o 'clock at night.
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The world will wait for you until tomorrow.
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That's a really comforting thought.
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The world will wait.
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And if the phone is in the other room, we have more time for better things, like food.
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Yes, mindful meals are a huge part of a good evening.
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What we eat at night really changes how we sleep.
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I can definitely agree with that.
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Sometimes I eat a huge heavy dinner, and then I feel terrible when I try to sleep.
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My stomach is just working too hard.
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That's why a light dinner is so important.
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You want to give your body easy things to digest.
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If your body is busy digesting heavy food, it can't rest deeply.
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always the healthiest choice.
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It's best to choose simple, healthy things, maybe some soup or a fresh salad or a light sandwich.
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Actually, yesterday I had some traditional pao de quejo and a light tea.
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It was perfect.
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Oh, that sounds amazing.
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I need to try that.
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But it's not just what we eat, right?
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It's also how we eat it.
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Absolutely.
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Mindful eating means slowing down.
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Don't eat while standing up in the kitchen.
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Don't eat while looking at your iPhone.
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Yeah, I do that a lot.
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I eat and scroll at the same time.
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I don't even taste the food when I do that.
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It just disappears.
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Exactly.
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Sit down at the table.
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Look at your food.
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Chew slowly.
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Take the time to actually enjoy the flavors.
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It is a moment to respect yourself and your body.
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question. For sure.
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Evenings are the best time to catch up with the people you love.
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When the screens are away, real conversations can happen.
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I completely agree.
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For example, a good friend of mine, he always makes sure to put his phone away after work.
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He spends that time with his wife Carol and his kids Pedro Enzo and Melissa.
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That is beautiful.
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Giving your family your full attention is the greatest gift.
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You are telling them you are more important than my screen.
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Yeah.
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He tells me it changed their whole evening.
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They just sit and talk.
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They ask each other, "What was the best part of your day?" That's a wonderful question to ask.
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It brings positive energy into the room, and it helps kids and adults feel heard and loved.
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But what if people live alone, or their family is far away?
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How can they connect?
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That is a great question.
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If you live alone, you can use that time to call a friend.
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Or, you can just connect with yourself, spend time with a pet, or just enjoy the quiet space.
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I like that.
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Connection doesn't always have to be a big, noisy dinner.
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It can just be a calm moment.
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Totally.
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And while you are having those calm moments, you can slowly start preparing for tomorrow.
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This is a game changer for reducing stress.
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Oh, preparing for tomorrow.
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You mean doing things tonight so that tomorrow morning is easier?
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Exactly.
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Mornings are usually rushed and stressful.
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We run around looking for our shoes or deciding what to wear.
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It's chaotic.
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Yeah, my mornings are always a little crazy.
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I always spill my coffee because I'm trying to do too many things at once.
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We've all been there, but if you lay out your clothes tonight, you don't have to think about it tomorrow.
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You just wake up and put them on.
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That sounds so simple, but I bet it saves a lot of time.
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What else can we prepare the night before?
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You can pack your bag for work, you can put your keys by the door, you can even prepare your coffee machine,
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so you just have to press one button.
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Wow, pressing one button for coffee sounds like a dream.
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It's like you are giving a nice present to your future self.
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That is the perfect way to look at it, Paul.
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You are taking care of tomorrow's version of you.
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It makes the morning smooth and easy.
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And when you know tomorrow is ready, your mind can finally relax tonight.
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you don't have to worry about forgetting anything.
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Right, and once everything is prepared, it is the perfect time for relaxing hobbies, things that bring you joy offline.
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Off -flying hobbies are the best.
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Since the iPhone is in the kitchen, what are some good things to do?
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Reading a real, physical book is wonderful.
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Or doing a jigsaw puzzle.
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Some people love to knit or draw or just listen to calm music.
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Listening to music is my favorite.
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But sometimes my mind still wanders back to work.
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Do you have any active hobbies that keep the mind busy but relaxed?
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That's a great point.
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If you need to keep your hands busy, building something small, or even doing some light stretching is great.
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Yeah, stretching is nice.
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Or even just planning a fun activity for the weekend.
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I love looking at my fishing gear, getting ready for a trip to do pre -park.
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It makes me happy.
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That is a perfect example.
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Touching your fishing gear, organizing it, thinking about being out in nature.
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It shifts your brain from stress to pure happiness.
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It really does.
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It's quiet, it's peaceful, and it has nothing to do with software code.
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Exactly.
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And after you enjoy your hobby, it's time to move into personal care.
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This is the final signal for your body.
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Personal care?
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You mean like taking a shower and brushing your teeth?
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Yes, but doing it mindfully.
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A warm shower is incredibly powerful.
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The warm water actually lowers your core body temperature when you step out, which makes you sleepy.
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I never knew that.
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I just thought hot water felt nice.
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But it actually changes your biology?
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It really does.
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It relaxes your muscles and tells your nervous system to calm down.
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It washes away the stress of the day.
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That's amazing!
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I should stop rushing through my shower.
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I usually just jump in and jump out in five minutes.
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Try to slow down.
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Feel the warm water.
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Use a nice -smelling soap.
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Make it a relaxing experience, not just a task you have to finish.
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I will definitely try that.
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And I guess taking time to brush your teeth carefully and wash your face is part of it, too. For sure.
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learns the pattern.
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It thinks, "Oh, we are brushing our teeth.
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Sleep is coming soon." That makes so much sense.
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It's like training your brain with gentle habits.
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Speaking of gentle habits, if you guys are enjoying this conversation as much as we are,
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Yes, and let us know in the reading your stories and learning from you.
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We really do.
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Okay, so after our warm shower, we are clean and calm.
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Now is a beautiful time for evening reflection.
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Evening reflection?
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That sounds deep.
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Does that mean we sit and think about everything we did wrong that day?
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No, definitely not.
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The opposite, actually.
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The nighttime is not for worrying.
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It is for gratitude and peace.
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Whew, that is good to hear.
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So, how do we reflect in a positive way?
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You can just take a notebook and write down three good things that happened today.
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They don't have to be big things.
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Just three small things?
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Like, "I had a really good cup of coffee," or "Somebody smiled at me on the street." Exactly.
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Or, "The weather was nice." Or, "I finished a hard task at work." When you focus on the positive,
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you go to sleep with a happy heart.
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I love that.
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Sometimes the days feel so heavy, but if we look closely, there is always a little bit of magic in every day.
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That is so true, Paul.
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Writing it down helps you remember the magic.
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If you don't like writing, you can just sit quietly and feel.
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Think about it for two minutes.
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I can definitely do two minutes.
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It feels like a very soft way to close the chapter of the day.
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It is.
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And as you close that chapter, you need to make sure your sleep environment is ready.
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Your bedroom needs to be a sanctuary.
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A sanctuary.
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A safe, quiet place.
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What makes a bedroom a good sleep environment?
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First, it needs to be dark.
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Dim the lights in your house an hour before bed.
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In your bedroom, use heavy curtains to block out the streetlights.
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Darkness makes sense because of the light from our phones we talked about earlier.
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Light tells the brain to wake up.
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Right.
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Second, check the temperature.
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Most people sleep much better in a room that is slightly cool, rather than too hot.
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Yeah, trying to sleep when you're sweating is impossible.
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A cool room with a warm, cozy blanket is the absolute best combination.
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It is so comfortable.
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And finally, make sure it is quiet.
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If you live in a noisy city, you can use a fan or a white noise machine to block the sound.
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I actually use a small fan in my room.
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The gentle humming sound helps my brain stop thinking.
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It's very steady and safe.
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That is perfect.
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A dark, cool, and quiet room tells your body that it is safe to completely shut down and rest.
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Okay, so we have the perfect room, we are relaxed.
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The last piece of the puzzle is consistent bedtimes, right?
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Yes, consistent bedtimes.
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This is the golden rule of good sleep: going to bed at the exact same time every single night.
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Even on the weekends?
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That sounds a little strict, Emily.
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Sometimes I want to stay up late and watch a movie on a Saturday.
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I know it is hard, but our bodies run on a biological clock called the circadian rhythm.
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It loves routine.
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It hates surprises.
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So if I go to bed at 10pm on Tuesday, but 1am on Saturday, my body gets confused?
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extremely confused.
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It feels like jet lag.
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If you go to sleep and wake up at the same time every day, your body naturally knows when to be tired.
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That makes a lot of sense.
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You don't have to force yourself to sleep, your body just naturally powers down because it expects it.
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Exactly.
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You will fall asleep faster, and you will wake up feeling so much fresher, no more fighting with the alarm clock in the morning.
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I really want that.
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I want to wake up feeling fresh and ready instead of tired and grumpy.
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It all connects back to having a plan.
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It does.
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It all connects, from leaving work at the door to putting the phone away, to connecting with family and finding a quiet moment for yourself.
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It shows that a good morning doesn't start in the morning.
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A good morning actually starts the night before.
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Yes.
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How you treat your evenings is how you treat yourself.
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It's about giving yourself permission to stop, to breathe, and to just be human after a long day of doing.
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That is incredibly encouraging.
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We don't have to be perfect, but we can give ourselves the gift of a gentle evening.
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It makes life so much softer.
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full, quiet space to recharge.
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Thank you so much for this today, Emily.
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I feel more relaxed just talking about it, and I am definitely leaving my phone in the kitchen tonight.
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I am so happy to hear that, Paul.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and thank you to everyone watching and listening at home.
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Yes, thank you, everyone.
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Have a wonderful, relaxing evening, and we will see you very soon in the next video.
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Goodbye.
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Goodbye, everyone.
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Take care.
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Woordenschat en spreektips bij deze les
Deze spreekles op niveau B1 is gebaseerd op de video “Relaxing Evening Routine”. Deze woorden komen het vaakst terug: sleep, evening, brain. Deze video bevat 306 zinnen en 2643 woorden om na te spreken. Het gesproken deel duurt 18:12. De spreker praat in een gelijkmatig tempo van ongeveer 145 woorden per minuut, prettig om te shadowen. 86% van de woorden hoort bij de 3.000 meest gebruikte Engelse woorden; de rest kun je beter vooraf bekijken.
Belangrijke woorden in deze video
De 15 moeilijkste woorden uit de video, met uitspraak en betekenis:
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| relax werkwoord | /ɹɪˈlæks/ | losmaken |
| gentle bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈd͡ʒɛntl̩/ | lieflijk |
| hobby zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhɑ.bi/ | hobby, vrijetijdsbesteding |
| habit zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈhæb.ɪt/ | gewoonte |
| stare werkwoord | /stɛɚ/ | staren |
| brush zelfstandig naamwoord | /bɹʌʃ/ | borstel, (paint-) verfborstel |
| bedtime zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈbɛdtaɪm/ | bedtijd, kinderbedtijd |
| noisy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈnɔɪzi/ | lawaaierig |
| sleepy bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈsliːpi/ | slaperig |
| digest werkwoord | /daɪˈd͡ʒɛst/ | ordenen |
| scroll zelfstandig naamwoord | /skɹoʊl/ | boekrol, schriftrol |
| stressful bijvoeglijk naamwoord | /ˈstɹɛsfəl/ | stressvol |
| puzzle zelfstandig naamwoord | /ˈpʌzəl/ | mysterie, raadsel |
| awake werkwoord | /əˈweɪk/ | ontwaken |
| reflection zelfstandig naamwoord | /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ | reflectie, weerspiegeling |
Phrasal verbs die je zult horen
| Woord | Uitspraak | Betekenis |
|---|---|---|
| slow down werkwoord | afremmen | |
| wake up werkwoord | /ˌweɪk ˈʌp/ | wakker worden, ontwaken |
| calm down werkwoord | bedaren | |
| shut down werkwoord | afsluiten, uitzetten | |
| stay up werkwoord | opblijven | |
| take off werkwoord | uittrekken, afzetten | |
| write down werkwoord | opschrijven, neerschrijven |
Zinnen om te herhalen
Korte, volledige zinnen uit de video die je in alledaagse gesprekken kunt gebruiken:
- How was your evening yesterday?
- Where do we even start?
- How do you tell your brain to stop?
- We think it helps us relax, but it actually doesn't, does it?
- Should we just throw our phones out the window?
Grammatica in deze video
De structuren die de spreker het meest gebruikt, met de exacte woorden uit de video:
| Structuur | In de video |
|---|---|
| Overtreffende trap the -est / the most … — het hoogste of laagste van een groep | the hardest · the best · the healthiest |
| Werkwoord + -ing enjoy, keep, stop… + -ing — werkwoorden die door de -ing-vorm worden gevolgd | stop working · finish staring · start preparing |
| Past continuous was/were + -ing — iets dat op een moment in het verleden bezig was | was staring · was just spinning · were giving |
| Advies met “should” should + werkwoord — zeggen wat een goed idee is | Should we just throw · should stop |
Uitspraak om op te letten
De spreker gebruikt 26 samentrekkingen en verkorte vormen, zoals don't, doesn't, I'm. Spreek ze kort uit, zoals je ze hoort.
- De “th”-klanken: rhythm /ˈɹɪð.əm/, breathe /bɹiːð/
- De klanken “sh” en “zh”: brush /bɹʌʃ/, reflection /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/, shoe /ˈʃu/
- Lange woorden — let op de klemtoon: sanctuary /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/, circadian /sɚˈkeɪ.di.ən/, biology /baɪˈɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/, biological /ˌbaɪ.əˈlɑ.d͡ʒɪ.kəl/
Klanken die Nederlandstaligen lastig vinden:
- Stemhebbende eindmedeklinker — /b/, /d/, /g/, /z/, /v/ niet verscherpen: recharge /ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/, subscribe /səbˈskɹaɪb/, sandwich /ˈsæn(d).wɪd͡ʒ/
- /æ/ — opener dan de Nederlandse “e”: relax /ɹɪˈlæks/, habit /ˈhæb.ɪt/, sanctuary /ˈsæŋkt͡ʃuˌɛɹi/, laptop /ˈlæp.tɑp/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/
- /g/ — een harde plofklank, geen Nederlandse “g”: goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/, grumpy /ˈɡɹʌmpi/, jigsaw /ˈd͡ʒɪɡ.sɔ/, gratitude /ˈɡɹæ.tɪ.tud/, organize /ˈɔɹɡənaɪz/
Zo oefen je met deze video
- Luister de hele video één keer zonder te spreken en noteer de woorden die je niet kent.
- Spreek zin voor zin na op normale snelheid en herhaal elke zin tot je ritme gelijk is aan dat van de spreker.
- Neem jezelf op en vergelijk met het origineel; let daarbij op woorden als relax, gentle, hobby.
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