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In today's video, I will teach all of you city vocabulary.

Can you tell me what city I'm in right now? Right now, I'm in Miami, Florida.

But first, you need to know the difference between a city and a downtown. A city is a large town. And a downtown area is the busiest area of the city, with large and tall buildings, restaurants, and shops.

Behind me is Downtown Miami, and you can see the beautiful skyline. But right now, I'm in the city, and I will show you guys and explore the beautiful city of Miami.

Miami is a huge city that is surrounded by a large body of water called the Atlantic Ocean. But right behind me, this is Biscayne Bay. It is a small inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. A bay is a shallow area of water where you can find water taxis or large boats that are docked or tied up at the dock right here.

That is a dock. It is used for unloading or loading, so you can walk on the boat and you can walk off the boat. And a pier is over there; it is used for recreational activities, and you can walk around all the restaurants and shops.

Right now, I'm at the dock area, but I'm going to move over there and walk to the pier. This is Pier Five. It is called a pier because it is a walkway over water. And at the pier, you can do fun and recreational activities like walk along the pier, go to different restaurants, and visit all the shops they have at the pier.

So I'm going to walk on the pier and show you something really cool. At the Miami Pier, you can find this large structure. Can you tell me what it's called? This is called a Ferris wheel. Have you ever been on a Ferris wheel? Or, do you have a Ferris wheel in your city or town? Let me know down below.

Right next to the Ferris wheel, there is a large body of water called the Atlantic Ocean. And in the ocean, you can find lots of wildlife and fish. A lot of people in Miami, Florida, like to do a lot of water activities. So you can go on a boat ride, you can go on a yacht, you can go jet skiing, and you can even go on a huge ship or boat called a cruise ship. That is a cruise ship behind me. We're gonna go check it out later.

But right now, I'm going to show you guys another part of the city. Right next to the pier, there is a large pathway where you can walk around and shop at the different shops and stores they have here. Right behind me, there is a souvenir store where you can find things that say "Miami" all over it. So you can buy things at this store and take them home and be reminded of all the memories you made in Miami.

At this store, you can find magnets that you can put on your fridge. This is a magnet. And you can also find keychains that you can put on your keys. And everything in the store says "Miami, Florida." Most touristic cities will have souvenir stores. So here they have a bunch of shirts that say "Miami." Since we're next to the beach, the Atlantic Ocean, a lifeguard is a person who saves lives, so this is why they sell a lifeguard sweatshirt.

When it gets really hot and humid in Miami, a great way to refresh and cool down is to buy a piña colada. And right now in Cincinnati, Ohio, my hometown, it's 10∘F, and in Miami, it's the middle of the winter and it's 80∘F. So you can buy a cool and refreshing drink and cool down with a piña colada.

I was walking around and look what I found! I found a beautiful Macaw bird. This is a majestic bird, and now one is on my head. Oh my goodness!

You're gonna have more birds on your head. How cool!

This is really cool.

And now a Macaw is on my shoulder. Now I have two Macaws on both shoulders.

After walking around the pier, I'm hungry, and now I wanna grab something to eat. So behind me, I'm going to eat at this restaurant called La Industria. Here in Miami, there are a lot of restaurants inspired by the Latin American community. So you'll see a lot of people eating food from Venezuela like arepas, empanadas from Argentina, and here they sell food from Puerto Rico. This restaurant is owned by Nicky Jam. He's a Latin American singer, and now I'm really hungry. Come along with me, let's go inside and check out the menu.

I ordered tostones, which is basically a fried plantain, and there's shredded chicken and meat on top of it. Now let's take a bite. It's good!

Hi, what is your name?

My name is Sebastian.

Hi Sebastian. So he's going to offer me a boat ride, and we're going to be going on a boat in the middle of Miami. So what am I going to see on this boat ride?

Right now we have the pirate ship that is sailing at 3:30 p.m. It's hour and 20 minutes going through all the celebrities' mansions. They're going to reach PortMiami, the Biscayne Bay, South Beach, Miami Beach, all the private islands where the celebrities' mansions are located. But you know what? They're gonna go on the pirate ship, the most iconic boat in Miami.

And how much does it cost to go on a pirate ship?

Well actually it's for $30, but we have an offer on weekdays that it's only for $25 per person.

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Welcome back to Podcast and Chill. I'm Gwen, here to shower you with wisdom. And I'm Leo, your daily dose of good vibes and dad jokes.

Leo, have you ever wondered how some people seem to bounce back from setbacks while others crumble?

Yeah, I always figured they were just born with superpowers or something.

What if I told you the ability to overcome any challenge isn't something you're born with, but something you can build?

Wait, for real?

For real. Today we're talking about how to grow that inner toughness. So, when life throws a curveball, you don't just survive, you thrive. Who doesn't want that, right? Come on, let's get right into it.

So, what's the first step to building mental strength? Should I get a new haircut or throw on my Superman cape?

Honestly, something way simpler and it won't cost you a dime.

I'm listening.

First, you need to change the way you see challenges.

I mean, if we're being real, I kind of hate challenges.

You're not alone. Most people think challenges are bad. Like, they're a sign you're doing something wrong.

What a relief.

However, actually they're opportunities, not red flags.

Opportunities for what exactly?

To work out your brain.

I mean, how?

Think of it like mental weightlifting. Just like hitting the gym builds your body, pushing through tough times builds your mind.

That's a good way to look at it. Have you ever heard of David Goggins?

If you mean the guy who went from overweight and insecure to Navy Seal and ultramarathon beast? Yes, that's the one. One of his big quotes is, "Embrace suffering. You have to suffer."

Yikes. Sounds intense. Very gym bro energy.

True. But he's got a point.

What point?

Growth doesn't come from comfort. Just like you got to struggle at the gym to get stronger. Your mind grows when life gets hard. So if we avoid challenges, we're basically skipping leg day for our brain.

That's right. No challenge, no growth. That's such a harsh truth to hear, I guess.

Yeah, just face them head on and your mental muscles get stronger every time.

Fine, I'll try to hit the mental gym more often. Oh, what are you going to do?

Uh, nothing. Big at first. Probably waking up earlier. I mean, no more losing the daily battle with my bed.

That's great. But before you go full Rocky mode, there are three things you need to stop doing right now if you actually want to build mental strength.

Uh-oh. What are they?

To get that dream mindset, you got to quit complaining, chasing comfort, and making excuses.

Hold up. Are you talking about me?

If the shoe fits, buddy.

But complaining feels so good. Do you really think so? Like, why fix a problem when I can just blame my alarm clock?

Yeah, except complaining just drains your energy and keeps you stuck.

Seriously?

Seriously. It's like running on a treadmill. You're moving but going nowhere.

Ugh. Fine. So, what do I do instead of whining?

You have two choices. Fix it or accept it and move on.

Ugh. It's so hard.

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Good morning. How are you doing today? Working hard?

Hello, Peter. Everything is fine. There's been a lot of work today. There's still a lot left to do.

I can't imagine. I'm waiting for the elevator because I have to pick up some reports. I have to go to the sales area. I have to be free this weekend because I have a lot to do.

Oh, that's great. I also have to go up to the 17th floor. Oh, here's the elevator.

(The elevator makes a weird noise.)

It is not normal. What do you think it is? Is everyone okay? The elevator shaked and suddenly stopped between floors.

Oh my god. Are we stuck?

Oh no, this is not happening. I can't, I can't breathe. Oh no, no, no, not now. I still have five calls to make.

Five? I haven't even closed my best deal. If I don't make my numbers today, I'm dead. My commission, it's gone.

Okay, everyone, let's take a deep breath. It's just a small problem. These things happen. The elevator probably stopped for a technical check. Let's press the emergency button and wait.

He's right. No need to panic. We'll be out soon. I've seen this before. Back in 1994, I was stuck in an elevator for 2 hours. Still made it to lunch.

I was just trying to deliver this food. That poor lady on the 16th floor must be starving by now. I can already hear the bad review coming. I will be late this time. Oh god.

All right, let's just make sure we stay calm. Panicking won't help. Look, the emergency button is working. I've already pressed it. Someone will come.

I think I'm having a panic attack. I can't stay in small places. I feel like the walls are closing in. What if we run out of air?

We won't. Elevators have ventilation systems. There's enough air. Just try to focus on your breathing. In through the nose, out through the mouth like this.

My god, it's already been 8 minutes. That's 8 minutes of lost sales. Do you know how much money that is? I could have sold at least three insurance plans by now.

Or maybe those clients are thankful they didn't get your call.

You joke, but my rent doesn't pay itself. I have to make many more calls today.

You guys have offices, desks, air conditioning. I walk 10 miles a day delivering food. And the worst part, back home, I was a doctor. A surgeon, actually.

Wait, really? You were a doctor? How's that possible? I mean you...

Yes, in my country, but here my degree doesn't count. I'd have to study everything again. So now I carry noodles and fries to floor 16. Isn't that funny or sad?

That's not something to be ashamed of. It shows you're strong. You're working hard. That's honorable. One day you will work as a doctor again.

I agree. You should be proud, Liam. You're surviving. That takes courage.

I guess we all have our problems. I, for example, work in public relations and people think it's all Paris and smiles. But sometimes it's exhausting. Always pretending to be okay even when you are not. Very tiring.

Tell me about it. At work, I smile and talk nice to people all day. But inside, I'm freaking out. I always think, will I make enough this month? Will I get fired?

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Hello everybody!

In today's video, I will get a haircut at the hair salon. If you're a woman, you'll get a haircut at the salon, but if you're a man, you'll get a haircut at the barber shop.

In this video, I will first visit this hair salon behind me to get a haircut, and then I will go to a barber shop to show you how men normally cut their hair. So if you go to a hair salon to get a haircut, you will get your haircut with a hair stylist or a hairdresser. And if you're a man and you go to the barber shop, you'll get your haircut with a barber.

To get a haircut, you need to make an appointment. Yesterday, I walked into the store, and I went over here to the counter and I made an appointment for today at 12:00 p.m. You can't just walk into the store and just get a haircut at that same moment. You have to make an appointment and schedule a time with the hair stylist to cut your hair.

Right now it's 12:00 p.m., and it's time to get a haircut, so I will walk over there and sit down in one of the chairs. Right now, I'm sitting down in the chair, and in a few seconds, the hairdresser or hair stylist will come over here and ask me a question. He or she will ask me, "How would you like your haircut?" And then some responses you can say are "I would like a trim," and you can also say, "I'd like to get rid of my split ends." And then your hair stylist will ask you, "How much would you like trimmed off?" So you can say, "About this much" or you can say, "About 2 inches."

Now let's learn some basic vocabulary about our hair! What do we call the part of our hair that grows out of our heads? That's called the root. These are my roots. Now, what do we call the ends of our hair? These are my tips.

Now, how do we describe hair? For example, is my hair straight, wavy, or curly? My hair is straight. And what is my hair color? I have blonde hair. There are so many different ways to describe hair, and it's important to be specific when speaking English.

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Right now, I'm next to the hairdresser, Mackenzie.

Me: Hello!

Mackenzie: First, I'll put the cape on you.

Me: Thank you!

Mackenzie: So, are you getting a haircut today?

Me: Yeah, I'm just thinking about a trim, not too much. Just maybe cutting the split ends.

Mackenzie: How much are you thinking you want to take off of your length?

Me: Maybe 1 inch.

Mackenzie: Okay. Would you like any layering in your hair—shorter pieces throughout?

Me: Can you just keep my hair straight? I don't want any layers today.

Mackenzie: Okay, would you like your hair washed today?

Me: Yes, please.

Mackenzie: We can go ahead and wash your hair then.

Me: Perfect, thank you!

Now, I'm going to go to a different room and get my hair washed before I get a haircut. So the hairdresser, Mackenzie, will wash my hair. She will shampoo it and condition it.

Mackenzie: Would you like the water to be warm or cool?

Me: Warm please, thank you.

Mackenzie: First, I'm gonna shampoo. I'm going to put the conditioner just on your ends.

Me: Thank you.

Mackenzie: Then I'm just going to towel-dry your hair, and then we can go back to that chair where you were before.

Mackenzie just washed my hair, and now I will go back to the chair and get a haircut. So when people get a haircut, what do they normally ask for? Sometimes someone will ask for layering all around their hair, sometimes people will get just one length straight across, or they will get shorter pieces in the front of their hair, like bangs or face-framing. Like what you have right now, your bangs on your forehead? Yeah, they look really good too.

Mackenzie: Thank you, thank you. My question for you is where do you part your hair every day?

Me: I part my hair down the middle.

Mackenzie: Down the middle. So we're not doing any layering today.

Me: No.

Mackenzie: One length, and then you said one inch off of the length on the bottom?

Me: Yes, one inch.

Me: And then what are some of the tools you normally use to cut people's hair? Like what are you doing right now?

Mackenzie: So right now, I'm using a comb to detangle and make all of the hair even and straight for me to use my shears or scissors to cut the hair with. And then I will use clips such as these to section the hair into different parts so that I can focus on one section at a time. So what I'll have you do now is sit straight, and then do not cross your legs, and then I'll have you look down to your feet; then I will cut an inch off the bottom. The front of the hair here is where I would do the shorter pieces for face framing, but since we're doing it all one length today, we're not going to be cutting anything any shorter; we're just going to keep it straight across.

Me: Yes.

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Oh man, I am. Did you remember the exam tomorrow with Mr. Dalton? It's the grammar exam with that teacher, I think that's why I'm a little worried.

Of course I remember! I've been studying all week, man, but honestly, I still don't understand some parts, especially the conditionals. They are so confusing. I've tried to understand, but I couldn't do it.

Same here. I've been reading and watching videos, but I don't feel ready. This course is really hard. Some topics are too difficult, and let's be honest, Mr. Dalton doesn't explain very well. He just talks and talks, and half the time I don't get what he's saying. I just don't understand.

Exactly! And he never gives us examples, just rules and more rules. I'm trying my best, but I feel like I'm going to fail this exam.

Yeah, bro. So what are you going to do? I'm worried.

Okay, don't tell anyone I said this, but maybe we can cheat. Just a little. Not the whole exam, only the parts we don't understand.

What the f***? Are you serious? That's wrong. How... why?

I know, I know. I don't like it either, but come on, Lenny, tell me, what other choice do we have? We studied, we tried, but still don't understand. And if we fail this test, we might not pass the course, you know that.

But how could we even do it? The teacher watches us like a hawk. He doesn't even let us look at our own hands, you know? He's always watching us.

Well, I saw a few videos online. People use some smart ways. One guy wrote notes on the inside of his water bottle label. It was cool. Oh, and another girl had answers on a tiny paper hidden in her sleeve. Nobody noticed. We could do something like that. It could work.

Oh, and I saw something else. Uh, some students even use smartwatches or write answers on their arms with invisible ink. There are many ways.

Invisible ink? Come on, this is not a spy movie! Are you serious?

Hey, I'm just saying people are creative. We don't have to go that far. I don't know, we could write a few key points on a paper and hide it.

Yeah, hide it in our pants pocket or even inside the mask if we wear one. Then, when the teacher turns around, we take a quick look. As simple as that.

At first, I thought you were crazy, but now I'm curious. I mean, if it's just a few answers, it's not that bad, right? It's not a big deal.

Exactly! It's not like we didn't study. In fact, we studied very hard. We just need help with the parts we didn't understand, and that's all.

But what if we get caught? Mr. Dalton is strict, you know that. And the school rules say that if you cheat, you can get a zero or worse.

Yeah, that's the scary part. I'm not saying it's safe. I just don't want to fail. I've never failed a class before. I don't want it.

Me neither, I don't want to, but man, something doesn't feel right. I remember what my dad told me once when we talked. He said, 'If you cheat, maybe you'll pass the exam, but you'll fail as a person.'

Wow, that's deep. I don't know what to say.

I know he's right. But he also told me, 'Doing the right thing is not always easy, but it's always right.' That is stuck in my head. I think about it every time I want to take a shortcut.

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I got ripped off.

Mia, how was your weekend? Did you end up going to that new store downtown?

Don't even get me started. I got ripped off.

What happened?

Well, I saw this beautiful dress. It was marked down to 50 bucks, but when I got to the register, they charged me 65.

No way. That's a big ripoff. Did you say anything?

I tried, but the cashier just shrugged and said there was a pricing error. I felt so frustrated.

That's so unfair. Did you at least get a discount or something?

Nope. I left feeling like I'd been robbed.

That's the worst. I can't believe they didn't honor the price.

Right. I'm never going back there.

Good call. You deserve better than getting ripped off like that.

Exactly.

Let's stick to our favorite shop instead. No ripoffs there.

Sounds perfect.

He dropped out of college.

You know, it's crazy how many people have dropped out of college lately.

I know. What do you think makes them do it?

Honestly, I think it's the pressure. Some people just can't handle the workload. Others realize it's not for them.

True. I read an article that said a lot of dropouts go on to start their own businesses.

Yeah, that's inspiring. But at the same time, I wonder if they ever regret it.

That's the tricky part. Some might thrive, but others could feel lost without that degree.

Exactly. My cousin dropped out last year, and now he's trying to figure things out.

It's a gamble for sure, but I guess everyone's path is different

Right. Maybe we should redefine success. Not all dropouts fail, you know?

I mixed up the files.

Hey Sophia, how's it going?

Not too bad. Just trying to get through this mountain of paperwork. You?

Same here. You won't believe the mixup I had last week with those project files.

Oh no. What happened?

I accidentally mixed up two different clients' files. I sent the wrong one to a client.

Yikes. That sounds stressful. How did they react?

They were upset at first, but then calmed down after I apologized for the mixup.

I had a similar situation last month. I mixed up the meeting times for two important clients. I thought I had the 10:00 a.m. meeting with Mrs. Peterson and the noon one with Mr. Taylor, but I ended up switching them in my calendar.

Oh, no.

So, when I showed up for the 10:00 a.m. meeting, it was actually with Mr. Taylor.

So, how did that go?

I had to apologize as I didn't have the project files with me. Thankfully, he was understanding and agreed to reschedule for later this week.

Phew, it's funny how easily we can mix things up at work.

That's right. We should probably double check everything more often.

Agreed.

He's trying to show off.

Did you see Jason's Instagram post about his new car?

Oh my gosh. Yes, he's totally trying to show off

Right? I mean, it's a nice car and all, but does he really need to post like 10 pictures of it?

I know. It's like, we get it, Jason. You've got a new ride. No need to be such a showoff.

Exactly. I mean, I'm happy for him, but he's acting like he just won the lottery or something.

I feel like he's just looking for validation. You know how social media can be.

Totally. But hey, if it makes him happy, I guess that's what matters.

True. Just wish he wouldn't go overboard.

Yeah. Let's hope he doesn't start a whole car of the month series.

Oh no. Let's not give him any ideas.

I need to get away from work.

Honey, have you thought about a getaway for the summer?

Oh, definitely. I really need to get away from work for a bit. Where are you thinking?

I was thinking somewhere by the beach. Just sun, sand, and relaxation.

That sounds amazing. I could really use some sun. My office is so cold all the time.

Right. A beach getaway would be perfect. We could swim, read, and just chill.

I love that idea. We should start planning it. Do you have any specific places in mind?

Maybe somewhere like Miami or even a little island. What do you think?

Miami sounds great. Plus, we could check out some cool places while we're there.

Totally. I just want to get away from all the stress.

Same here. Let's look up some options later.

Yes, let's do that. A summer getaway is just what we need.

Agreed.

Total turnoff.

So, did you end up going on that date with Jake?

I did, but honestly, it didn't go as I expected.

Really? What happened?

Well, for starters, he wouldn't stop talking about his ex. I mean, can you imagine? Total turnoff. Who wants to hear about an ex on a first date?

Exactly.

And then he kept checking his phone. I finally had to tell him to turn it off and focus on our conversation.

Good for you. It's so rude when people can't put their phones down

Right. I mean, I get that life is busy, but come on. If you're on a date, at least pretend you're interested.

For sure. What else did he do?

Oh, he also had this weird habit of interrupting me. That was another turnoff.

Wow, sounds like he was a disaster. What a shame.

Yeah, I think I'll just stick to my Netflix and pizza for a while.

Smart choice. No turnoffs there.

Exactly.

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Hey everyone!Welcome back to my YouTube channel.In today's video, I am in New York CityToday I'm a tourist visiting the Big Appleand we'll learn some basic English phrasesand practice some common tourist situations.So today I will teach you 10 English phrases you need to know when you travel to the United States.

The first phrase is: "How much is it?".People ask "How much is it?" while traveling to find out the cost of something they want to do or see.For example:How much is one ticket for a bus ride?-Uh it depends on where you going.Okay probably downtown. How much is a ticket?-Downtown, $59$59?-Yes.

I want to go on a bus tour so I asked "How much is one ticket?"And if you're planning to travel by train or subway, you can ask "How much is a ticket?" to find out the fare.You can also use this phrase "How much is it?" to ask about food prices, and trust me you'll need it in New York because prices can be all over the place.

How much is it for one hot dog?-$4.$4, okay thank you.Hi, how are you?Um how much is it for a slice of pizza?-It's over there.

The next phrase is "Can you take a picture of me?".This is a phrase you'll use a lot when traveling, whether you're on your own or with a big group.You'll want pictures to show your friends and family back home how much fun you're having in New York City.

Hi excuse me can you take a picture of me?-Sure no problem.Can you take a picture of me? Thank you.Thank you!

Don't be afraid to ask a stranger, "Can you take a picture of me?".It's a great way to get a good photo and sometimes they might want you to take their photo too.

This next phrase you might need especially when traveling to New York City is "Do you speak English?".This phrase can be a lifesaver when you're in a difficult situation.If you need help with something, you'll want to make sure you can communicate with the person you're asking.So "Do you speak English?" is a way to find someone who can understand you and help you.

Excuse me do you speak English?-Yes I speak English.

You can also use this phrase if you speak another language.For example, if you're in a big city like New York with many people who speak different languages, you might find someone who can speak your native language.For example, if my first language was Spanish, I would ask "Do you speak Spanish?".

Hi, do you speak Spanish?-I speak three languages.Hablas español? (Do you speak Spanish)-Si (Yes).Hi do you speak Spanish?-Spanish?Español, si?-Cuanto cuesta un vaso de sandia?$5

But if your first language is Mandarin, Portuguese, French, etc., you can ask the same question in case you need help on the street.

The next question is "Where is it?".You can use this phrase to find out where something is at.For example, if you're at a restaurant and need to use the restroom, you can ask, "Where's the restroom?".

Where's the restroom?-Right behind the bar.Thank you!Hi, excuse me do you work here?-Yes.Um where is the nearest restroom?-Sure just go straight the hallway, you go all the way down your right side.-Okay straight the hallway and all the way down on the right side.Thank you.

Where is the closest Starbucks?-Starbucks?Over there, oh thank you!

Excuse me do you know where I can find an ATM?-ATM?Yeah, I just got here.-Do they have it in that deli?I have no idea. My ATM I just go to Chase.You go to Chase over there?-There's a Chase. If you go straight you'll find a Chase.Okay, thank you. Thanks!

You can also use this phrase if you need to find the subway.It's a simple and direct way to get information to avoid getting lost in the city.

Hi, where is the subway for Train F?-Train F? It's at Briant Park.You know where Briant Park is?-No where is that at?Outside the door here, cross the street, walk to your right.-Okay outside the door, cross the street, walk to the right. Thank you!

Hi excuse me I'm not from around here but where is the nearest train station?Uh train station? Like subway?-Yeah the subway yeah.Okay, the closest one is going to be 34th Street.-Over there 34th Street? Okay.Okay, thank you.-Yeah no problem.

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Gwen, so why do I stress out so much about stuff that hasn't even happened yet?

Well, get this. Maybe something did happen.

What? What kind of science fiction movie is this?

Nope. It's real science. Have you ever heard of Donald Winnicott?

Nope. Only know Winnie the Pooh.

Close, but not quite. Winnicott was a famous British pediatrician and psychoanalyst and he had this famous saying, "The catastrophe you fear will happen has already happened."

Wait, what? Like, I've already failed that presentation I haven't even given.

Leo, he's a psychoanalyst, not a psychic. He meant that when we worry now, it's often our brain reacting to something painful from way back, even if we don't realize it.

So, it's like emotional deja vu.

Sort of. Think of childhood trauma as a ghost in the basement.

I get it. It's there. It's quiet, but it still haunts the house.

Yep. Like, the reason someone hates public speaking as an adult might be because they got laughed at as a kid in class.

Or someone who's terrified of being dumped might have been abandoned before.

And worry about money? Maybe they grew up broke. Trouble trusting people? Maybe they got burned.

Why can't my brain remember important stuff like my email password instead of all this old junk?

Because how you feel about your email password isn't strong enough to stick in your thoughts, feelings, and how you act, unlike those past experiences, especially the ones with big emotions.

But what does keeping all this old stuff have to do with me worrying about the future?

It sets up these early warning systems to try and protect you from getting hurt again, even when there's no real danger now.

So, basically, my brain's trying to help me out, but it's using info from like forever ago.

Yep. And sometimes it's doing more harm than good.

Agreed. So, how do I actually stop all this worrying?

Strategies to Manage Worry

Well, Leo, that's the million-dollar question, isn't it? The tough part is you can't just erase worry completely. But the good news is there are tons of ways to deal with it.

I'm all ears. I just want to kick this annoying friend to the curb.

One thing we can do is change how we see things.

How's that?

Instead of stressing about what might happen, we can start by being kind to our past selves. That hurt little kid inside us.

Like being understanding with myself for the tough stuff that happened when I was younger.

Would you ever tell a kid they're a loser if they bombed a test once or twice?

Absolutely not.

Right? So, give your past self the same break. Picture looking back at yourself as a kid, seeing the pain, but offering comfort and understanding instead of blame.

Can this change how my brain thinks about those old hurts?

Of course. When we connect the dots between why we're anxious now and what hurt us before, we start to get our emotions. This doesn't just dial down the worry. It changes how we react.

Okay, that sounds amazing. But how do I actually do that?

You can try stuff like rewriting memories.

What's that all about?

Basically, you go back to those old experiences in your mind and imagine them with the support and love you wish you'd had back then.

It kind of sounds like rewriting history, huh?

In a way, yeah. By picturing that support, you see your past in a healthier light.

This sounds a little like magic. I'm going to teach my future kids this one just in case.

Childhood Influences and Attachment

Speaking of kids, how we grew up has a huge impact on how we handle stress now. It's not just about how you feel today. It's also about what you learned back then.

True. I've noticed that kids who grew up with support seem to handle tough stuff better.

Yeah. They usually learn how to face challenges without totally falling apart.

And somehow this reminds me of, um, what's that theory called again? Something about attachment.

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You're here! Where have you been, bro? I have been looking for you.

Hey David, what happened? Relax, you look a little worried. Is everything okay?

Bro, I'm so nervous today. I have my first date with Emma. Can you believe it?

Emma? Who's Emma? Do I know her? I don't remember her.

Lucas! Emma, you know, the girl I told you about last week. She finally said yes! We're meeting at 4:00 p.m. near the park. But man, I don't know what to do.

Oh, Emma! I remember now. Relax, Lucas. You've talked to her before, right? You texted for weeks. Now you just have to meet in person. Be yourself. What's the problem?

The problem? Well, yeah, but what if she doesn't like me in real life? I really don't want to ruin it. I really like her and I want her to be my girlfriend.

Come on, man. You're funny, you're kind. Just don't overthink and please don't try to act rich.

Don't overthink? That's the thing! I don't even know how much I should spend. I mean, should I take her to a fancy restaurant or buy her something or do something crazy to impress her? I just don't know. I need you to help me, please.

Listen, girls don't care about how much money you spend. They care about how you make them feel. If you try too hard, she'll notice. Just enjoy the moment. Take her somewhere simple and fun.

It's just that I've seen a lot of videos where girls ask for various things on their first date, and the truth is, I don't want to disappoint her. I'm really nervous. I don't know what to do.

Relax, you're going to be fine. Many times what you see on the internet is not true. There are many things that are exaggerated, and others are just the opinions of few people. Trust me, you'll be fine. Just be yourself. And if she doesn't like you, then just let her go.

Let her go? No, I can't. I really like her. I will take her to a fancy restaurant.

Alright, if you want to do that, then that's fine. Take her to a fancy restaurant then. What then?

Then I don't know. Maybe to a nice cafe, for shopping? Girls like that.

Shopping? What are you talking about? Are you serious?

Yes, of course! She will love that, I am sure.

Well, I have to go. Alright, do what you think is better, but remember to be yourself. Good luck, bro.

You're right. Okay, breathe in, breathe out. I'll just try to be me. Hopefully, that's enough.

Hi Emma, you're here! Oh, thank God. I thought you'd regret it and not come.

Hi Lucas. Sorry if I'm a bit late, the traffic was crazy today. Why do you say I wouldn't come? We agreed to meet here, right?

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Today I will teach you some of the most common phrasal verbs in English. And to make this video even more helpful I'm going to incorporate them into situations you might encounter in everyday life.

What is a phrasal verb? So what exactly is a phrasal verb? A phrasal verb is when you take a verb and add something after it like a preposition or an adverb.

Let's talk about the verb blow. For example, if someone blows a trumpet it means they push air from their mouth to make a sound. So, one meaning of blow is to push air. Now up is a preposition and it means above. But when you combine blow with up you get the phrasal verb blow up. Blow up has a completely different meaning. It can mean to explode. For example, they blew up the car. This shows that adding up can change the meaning of blow creating a new phrase with a new meaning.

Transitive/Intransitive and Separable Phrasal Verbs Some phrasal verbs need an object. For example, please take off your shoes. Your shoes are the object. When you use the phrasal verb take off in this way, you always need to say what you're taking off. So in this case, your shoes.

Some phrasal verbs are separable. For example please take your shoes off. The object your shoes goes between the verb and the particle.

Some phrasal verbs don't need an object. For example I wake up.

Now let's look up some of the most commonly used phrasal verbs. And if you were paying attention, you probably noticed a phrasal verb in the last sentence. It was look up. Let's begin with that one.

Common Phrasal Verbs

Look up

Meaning: To search for information in a book, on the internet, etc.

Examples:

I look up the directions on the GPS.

Let's look up some showtimes for the theater.

I look up the word ubiquitous in the dictionary.

Wake up

Meaning 1: To stop sleeping.

Examples:

I just woke up and it's 7:00.

Ozuna wake up! Wake up!

My alarm woke me up.

Meaning 2: To suddenly understand something important (to face reality).

Example: You need to wake up and realize that job isn't getting you anywhere.

Turn on

Meaning: To start something like a TV or a machine.

Examples:

I will turn on the TV with this remote. I am turning on the TV. I turned on the TV.

I turn on the car with the car key.

I need to turn on the light. It's getting dark in here.

I will turn on the fan. It's getting pretty stuffy in here. I turned on the fan.