Vocabulary

• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• write down: To record in writing
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• for instance: As an example.
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• work out
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
• in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
• in the moment: At the present time; now.
• future self: The person you will become in the future, often used in the context of making decisions that will benefit your future well-being.
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• follow through: To fulfill a promise
• slip back: To return to a former bad state or habit.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
• constantly: Frequently, or without pause
• stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
• discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
• approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• mental: Concerning the mind
• recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
• tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
• procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
• progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
• realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
• negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
• compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
• treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
• conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
• indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
• straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
• commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
• failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
• align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
• consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
• prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
• awareness: Having knowledge of something
• drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
• exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
• criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
• victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
• avoid: To prevent from happening
• consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
• address: Exact street location of a place
• snooze: A short light sleep; nap
• accountability: Responsibility to someone or for some activity
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
• relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
• criticize: To assess the work of others
• stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• person: Man, woman or child
• discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
• worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
• skip: Very large waste disposal bin
• stagnation: State of inactivity (in business or art etc.)
• kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
• psychotherapist: Therapist treating mental and emotional disorders