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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the weekend draws to an end, many individuals experience “Sunday scaries”, a phenomenon characterized by a sense of unease and dread. Numerous workers all throughout the world feel the same way as they struggle with the upcoming workweek. What ought to be a day of rest and renewal becomes overshadowed by the weight of responsibilities and challenges that await them on Monday morning. Hence, some people are starting to do “bare minimum Mondays”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article to learn how “bare minimum Mondays” can help with “Sunday scaries”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2023\/04\/18\/bare-minimum-monday-how-it-works-and-what-experts-think-.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vocabulary Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What is the meaning of “to let someone off the hook”<\/strong>? \u201cSo alleviating that pressure and choosing to let myself off the hoo<\/strong>k was a much needed change of mindset going into the beginning of the week … which suddenly allowed me to be productive again.\u201d<\/em> Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to let someone off the hook’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What does the expression “to put one’s foot on the gas”<\/strong> mean? \u201cWith the volume of work or meetings on our plates, there needs to be a heightened focus on mental health and well-being instead of employees thinking they have to put their foot right on the gas<\/strong> at 9am on Monday.\u201d<\/em> Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to put one’s foot on the gas’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Define “to keep one’s finger on the pulse”<\/strong>. \u201cOne of the most powerful ways to get out in front of this is to<\/strong> keep your finger on the pulse <\/strong>of how employees are doing and what they need.\u201d<\/em> Give two (2) synonyms or similar expressions and use ‘to keep one’s finger on the pulse’ in your own sentence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Do you also experience “Sunday Scaries”? How do you deal with it?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Share your thoughts on “bare minimum Mondays”.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Do you agree with this statement, “But bare minimum Mondays could lead workers to procrastinate to avoid stress.<\/em>” Share your opinion on this tendency among workers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Have you ever tried implementing “bare minimum Mondays” in your own life? If so, what was your experience like? If not, what are the reasons you haven’t done so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Are there any potential drawbacks or limitations to adopting the “bare minimum Mondays” approach, and how can individuals mitigate them?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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