'GET AWAY' from it all - The English addict explains - Lesson 6 #englishaddictwithmrduncan

There is an interesting phrase in English that goes...

‘A rolling stone gathers no moss’.

This phrase serves as a reminder that in life, it is always good to keep moving.

Some people believe that staying in one place for a long period of time, or doing the same thing over and over again is a bad idea.

There are many reasons why someone would think this.

First of all, doing the same thing over and over again will over time become boring and tedious.

We often describe the effect of this as ‘malaise’. The anxious feeling that can arise from being stuck in a never ending loop.

We might describe it as ‘lethargy’.

The gloom felt when in a negative state of mind.

The word ‘malaise’ perfectly sums up this feeling.

“A general malaise has fallen over the sales team.”

We might also say that something has become ‘stale’.

We normally use this word when describing food that has gone past its best.

For example, a piece of bread that has been left out for a long period of time will become stale.

A commonly done thing that is part of a routine may over time become stale.

Most people find that having some sort of variety in their life helps them to cope with these dull and boring routines.

There is another phrase that goes... ‘Variety is the spice of life’.

Making changes or having a break from the usual thing can be very therapeutic.

It gives both your mind and body a chance to relax and unwind.

Even a small change in one's routine can have a big effect on the general feeling towards the thing that is having to be done.

These tasks might be related to your daily routine.

The time at which you get up in the morning or when you go to bed at night.

Even a slight change in these routines might have a dramatic effect on the way you feel.

As I've already mentioned, a change of scenery can also make a big difference to your general wellbeing.

Sometimes we all feel as if we want to run away and hide from the things we must do every day.

That is the reason why we often take a holiday or a vacation.

We describe this as... ‘getting away from it all’.

Sometimes it is good to get away from all the familiar things that surround you.

A change of scenery, or maybe a new challenge might be the thing you need to give you the feeling of excitement and adventure.

You don't have to go far away, or very far at all,

just far enough away to feel as if you have escaped from your normal way of life.

Staying in the same place, or doing the same thing over and over again might take away the excitement of facing a new day.

Sometimes... ‘a change is as good as a rest’.