Relaxing After a Busy Day
Listen to the following audio
Answer the following questions
What steps did the speaker take to unwind after work?
Why did the speaker decide to “call it a night” instead of watching TV?
How did journaling help the speaker at the end of the day?
What mood is created by the details about tea and soft music?
What overall lesson about self-care can be learned from this story?
Read the transcript if needed
“After a long, exhausting day at work, I finally arrived home and wanted nothing more than peace and quiet. I changed into comfortable clothes, brewed a warm cup of tea, and turned on some soft music. I decided it was best to call it a night instead of staying up late to watch TV. Before heading to bed, I took a few minutes to sit down with my journal and note the highlights of my day. The simple act of reflecting on my thoughts and winding down slowly helped me relax. By the time I went to bed, I felt calm, rested, and ready to start a new day.”
How would you use the following expressions?
Idiom: Call it a night – We use this idiom when stopping an activity in the evening to rest or sleep.
Examples to use:
“It’s late, let’s call it a night.”
“After finishing my essay, I called it a night.”
“We had fun, but it’s time to call it a night.”
Phrasal Verb: Sit down – We use this phrasal verb when lowering yourself into a seat or pausing to relax.
Examples to use:
Present: “Please sit down and make yourself comfortable.”
Past: “She sat down after running.”
Continuous: “They are sitting down to eat dinner now.”
Future: “We will sit down to talk tomorrow.”
