Chapter 5: Daily Routine
1 When are you most productive during the day?
Ex Like many others, I am a morning person. At the start of the
day, I just feel so full of energy and ready to do whatever needs
to be done. There are couple of times when I tried to stay up
late and work, but I could just never stay awake.
2 What is your daily routine?
Ex In the early morning, after I rise, I take a quick shower. Then
if I still have enough time, I have a light breakfast like an apple,
an banana and get ready to leave for work. My study is a
standard 7a.m to 5p.m so I get out at 6 a.m or something like
that.
3 Was your routine different when you were a child?
Ex: People think that being a child would have more freetime
than being an adult, but for me it isn’t my case. Sure, I didn’t
have to work to feed a family, but I still have to attend extra
classes at school.
4 What is your favorite part of the day?
5. What is the busiest part of the day for you?
6 Do you think it is important to have a daily routine for your
study?
On a daily basis: Hàng ngày
To start your day right: bắt đầu 1 ngày mới đúng cách
To get my mind ready for the day: chuẩn bị tâm trí cho ngày mới
An early bird/ a morning person/ an early riser: người có thói quen dậy sớm
A night owl: người có thói quen thức khuya
To give myself plenty of time to …: cho tôi nhiều thời gian để làm gì
To kick start your day: bắt đầu ngày mới của bạn
To put on a good playlist: mở 1 list nhạc hay
A productive morning routine: thói quen buổi sáng hiệu quả
To feel a sense of productivity: cảm thấy mình làm việc có năng suất
A nighttime ritual: thói quen/các việc mình thường làm trước khi ngủ
To get dull: trở nên nhạt nhẽo
To meditate: thiền
To put my mind at ease: thư giãn
To follow a routine: bám theo một lịch trình sinh hoạt
To get up at dawn: dậy sớm
To give so inspiration: truyền cảm hứng
Be up to one’s neck in sth: bận rộn
To take gentle exercise: tập thể dục nhẹ nhàng
Productive (adj): (làm việc) năng suất
To hit the sack (idiom): đi ngủ
To get the right work-life balance: có được sự cân bằng giữa công việc và cuộc sống
Let one’s hair down (idiom): thư giãn
Sleep deprivation: sự thiếu ngủ
Well-being: tình trạng sức khoẻ tốt
Morning person (noun): người dậy sớm
(A) hard sell (noun): việc khó làm
Roll out of bed (idiom): ra khỏi giường
Perky (adj.): tươi tỉnh/ đầy sức sống
On a full stomach (idiom): no nê/ no bụng
Give someone/ something a wide berth (idiom): tránh xa ai/ cái gì
Study burnout (noun): Kiệt sức trong học tập
Suit someone down to the ground (idiom): hoàn toàn phù hợp với tôi
Source of income (noun): nguồn thu nhập
Allowance (noun): Tiền tiêu vặt/ tiền trợ cấp
Bedtime relaxation routine (noun phrase): chu trình trước khi ngủ
Enter sleep mode (v.): vào trạng thái ngủ
Shuteye (noun): giấc ngủ
On a regular basis
Meaning: At the same time every day, week, month, etc.
Eg: The sales team meets on a regular basis.
Fresh graduate
Meaning: a person who has just graduated recently
Eg: A fresh graduate often has difficulties in applying for jobs, as he has no experience.
Have no choice but to
Meaning: the last thing anyone can do
Eg: As the rain was hard, we had no choice but to cancel the plan.
Deal with
Meaning: to take action to do something, especially to solve a problem
Eg: The government must now deal with the problem of high unemployment
Youngster
Meaning: a child, young person, or young animal.
Eg: Members are organizing a transport survey to find out how youngsters get to
school.
Disciplined
Meaning: Showing a controlled form of behaviour or self-control, often adhering to rules
or routines.
Eg: After years of disciplined training and strict dieting, she finally achieved her goal of
running a marathon.
Disappointment
Meaning: A feeling of sadness or dissatisfaction when one’s expectations are not met
or something desired does not happen.
Eg: Feeling a sense of disappointment, she realized that the movie she had been
looking forward to seeing was sold out.
Anxious
Meaning: Feeling nervous or worried about something that is going to happen.
Eg: She felt anxious about her upcoming presentation, fearing she might forget
important points.
Supervisor
Meaning: A person who oversees or manages the work of others, typically in a
professional or organizational setting.
Eg: Her supervisor provided valuable guidance and support as she adjusted to her new
role in the company.