20 Informal Phrases Meaning ‘I’m Full of Energy’

20 Informal Phrases Meaning ‘I’m Full of Energy’

Did you catch our last post about informal ways to say ‘I’m tired’? This time, we’re flipping the script and diving into how to express being full of energy in casual conversation. Keep reading to pick up some lively new phrases and boost your energy levels!

I’m really buzzing!
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20 Informal Ways to Say ‘I’m Tired’

20 Informal Ways to Say ‘I’m Tired’

Have you been tired lately? Do you find yourself tired every now and then? Then this post is for you because it’s going to teach you informal English vocabulary to express your fatigue like never before. ‘Bushed,’ ‘beat,’ ‘fried,’ and the list goes on. Read on for the new vocabulary, ample examples of usage, and, of course, practical exercises.

Gee, I’m dog-tired!
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Finding Joy in Growth, Not Perfection

Finding Joy in Growth, Not Perfection

Hello to whoever is reading this. My name is Kate. I am the mind behind this blog, an English teacher, and many other things. I’m also a perfectionist, and have been one for the longest time, though most of the time, I didn’t fully realize it. It was only a few years ago, as I was about to become a mother, that I recognized I was striving for perfection in order to feel good about myself, and what made me feel good was praise and validation from others.

In this post, however, I won’t be focusing on motherhood or parenting. Since this blog centers on language learning, and considering my profession as a teacher, I’d like to maintain this perspective and discuss what learning and growth should ideally be driven by. Here’s a disclaimer: I’ve come to the conclusion that it should not be perfectionism.

So, let me share with you the lessons I’ve learned from experience, hoping that someone who needs to know they are not alone in their struggles will find what they need to read today.

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