Tag: overwhelmed
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Intrinsic motivation
WotD: Intrinsic motivation As promised, I’m back with a post about intrinsic motivation. Here we go! Intrinsic motivation is the drive to do something because it is inherently enjoyable or fulfilling. Unlike extrinsic motivation, which relies on external rewards like money or praise, intrinsic motivation comes from within. When we are intrinsically motivated, we do…
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Brain rot
Word of the Day: Brain rot Our technology addiction is causing many of us to feel overwhelmed by information, leading to what has recently come to be termed brain rot. Quite simply, brain rot refers to a mental state where someone feels tired, confused, or unable to think clearly. It often happens when we consume…
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Push around
WotD: Push around Canada is being pushed around at the moment. To be fair, the Americans are trying to push Canada around, but we have our elbows up, and they are finding out Canada is no pushover. Canada is not going to be dominated by the American psychodrama. When someone says they feel like another…
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Grand scheme of things
Idiom: Grand scheme of things Have you ever heard someone say, In the grand scheme of things? This phrase is commonly used in conversations to help people understand bigger perspectives. The term grand scheme of things refers to the overall situation or perspective, especially when considering how small or individual events fit into a larger…
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Keep on keeping on
Phrase: Keep on keeping on It’s not just you; life is getting harder. With prices increasing, a dearth of good world leaders and the enshittification of everything, you just want to stay in bed and wait for the weather to change. In life, we often face challenges that make us feel like giving up. In…
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There are plenty of fish in the sea
Idiom: There are plenty of fish in the sea When relationships end, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, thinking that love is impossible to find again. I’m here to remind you not to despair because there are plenty of fish in the sea. This idiom means many potential partners are out there, so don’t lose hope…
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Blindside
Word of the Day: Blindside In everyday language, being blindsided refers to being caught off guard or unexpectedly surprised by something unpleasant. When someone is blindsided, they cannot see a problem or challenge coming, which can lead to confusion and stress. For example, if a company suddenly announces layoffs, employees may feel blindsided if they…
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Daunting
Word of the Day: Daunting In today’s fast-paced world, the word daunting is often at the forefront of our minds. Describing something as daunting means it seems intimidating or discouraging, often because it is too challenging to tackle. Now that winter is coming on, getting out of bed in the morning can seem a daunting,…
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Grow on you
WotD: Grow on you The phrase grow on you is an expression that describes something or someone that becomes more appealing or endearing over time. When something grows on you, you start to like it more and more as you spend time with it or become more familiar with it. Our initial reaction might not…
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On the back burner
WotD: On the back burner Putting something on the back burner means delaying or postponing something, often because it is not a priority at the moment. When we put things on the back burner, we set them aside to deal with later. While this can sometimes be necessary, we should be cautious about leaving important…
