Lesson No 21B –– – Discussing Habits and Changes in Routine
Discussing Habits and Changes in Routine
Here are some topics you can discuss when talking about habits and changes in routine:
Daily Routines
- What is your typical daily routine?
- How do you spend your mornings/afternoons/evenings?
- Do you have any morning rituals?
- How do you manage your time effectively?
Changes in Routine
- Have you recently made any changes to your daily routine?
- What challenges did you face when trying to change your routine?
- How did you overcome those challenges?
- What benefits have you experienced from making these changes?
Good Habits and Bad Habits
- What are some good habits you’ve developed?
- What are some bad habits you’re trying to break?
- How can you develop new habits?
- What strategies can you use to break bad habits?
Balancing Work and Life
- How do you balance your work and personal life?
- Do you find it difficult to manage your time effectively?
- What strategies do you use to reduce stress and improve your work-life balance?
Example conversation starters:
- “I’ve been trying to wake up earlier every morning.”
- “I used to spend a lot of time on social media, but I’ve been trying to cut back.”
- “I’m trying to eat healthier and exercise more.”
- “It’s important to take breaks throughout the day to avoid burnout.”
Sample Conversations About Habits and Changes in Routine
Discussing Daily Routines
- Friend 1: What is your typical morning routine?
- Friend 2: I usually wake up at 7 AM, have a cup of coffee, and then go for a run.
- Friend 1: That’s a great way to start the day! I usually hit the snooze button a few times.
Talking About Changes in Routine
- Coworker 1: Have you made any changes to your diet recently?
- Coworker 2: Yes, I’ve been trying to eat healthier. I’ve cut down on processed foods and started eating more fruits and vegetables.
- Coworker 1: That’s great! I’ve been trying to do the same thing.
Discussing Good Habits and Bad Habits
- Family Member: What’s one good habit you’ve developed recently?
- You: I’ve been trying to drink more water. I used to forget to stay hydrated.
- Family Member: That’s a great habit. I’m trying to break my habit of checking my phone first thing in the morning.
Talking About Work-Life Balance
- Friend: How do you balance your work and personal life?
- You: It’s definitely a challenge, but I try to set boundaries. I avoid working late nights and make sure to take time for myself.
- Friend: That’s important. I need to work on that myself.
Vocabulary for Discussing Habits and Changes in Routine
Habits
- Habit: A regular and often unconscious pattern of behavior.
- Routine: A regular procedure or course of action.
- Custom: A usual practice or way of doing things.
- Practice: The repeated performance of an action.
Changes
- Change: To make or become different.
- Alter: To change something.
- Modify: To change something slightly.
- Adjust: To change something to make it better or more suitable.
- Shift: To change position or direction.
Time Management
- Schedule: A plan for a series of events.
- Prioritize: To arrange things in order of importance.
- Procrastinate: To delay or postpone doing something.
- Deadline: A time limit by which something must be completed.
- Efficiency: The ability to do something quickly and well.
Positive and Negative Habits
- Good habit: A beneficial behavior.
- Bad habit: A harmful behavior.
- Vice: A bad habit.
- Virtue: A good habit.
Example sentences:
- I have a habit of checking my phone first thing in the morning.
- I’m trying to change my routine of staying up late.
- It’s important to prioritize your tasks.
- Procrastination can be a bad habit.
- I’m working on developing the virtue of patience.
