Taking a
Breather
Level up your vocabulary. Learn how native speakers naturally talk about stress, unplugging, and taking time for themselves.
I need a little quiet time.
What’s your self-care routine?
Do you ever unplug from tech?
Warm-up Questions
What is the very first thing you do when you feel stressed?
Do you think “self-care” is just a buzzword, or is it important?
How hard is it for you to say “no” to plans to stay home?
Other Ways to Say It
I enjoy eating junk food, but I feel a little embarrassed about it.
I have a guilty pleasure for junk food.
I feel tired, both mentally and physically.
I’m exhausted.
I’m like a car running low on fuel.
I’ve been running on empty.
I need to relax both mentally and physically.
I gotta unwind.
I occasionally do something special or enjoyable for myself.
I treat myself once in a while.
I spend a lot of time on social media without thinking about anything else.
I doomscroll when I’m stressed.
Forced Speaking Practice
Take turns answering these questions using your new vocabulary.
What is your guilty pleasure?
What are some unusual guilty pleasures?
What usually makes you exhausted?
Tell me about a time when you were running on empty.
How do you like to unwind?
How do you treat yourself?
Do you doomscroll before going to bed?
How do you think your teacher winds down?
What are your teacher’s guilty pleasures?
How do you think your teacher treats themselves?
Debate Time
Do you agree or disagree with these statements? Discuss.
Rank the Self-Care
Rank these activities from BEST to WORST for self-care. Discuss your reasons with a partner!
Sleeping
Therapy
Gym
Gaming
Traveling
Shopping
Staying alone
Talking to friends
Deleting social media
Podcast Session
Lesson Recap
Listen to a quick summary of today’s lesson, featuring real-life tips on avoiding burnout and protecting your peace.