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First Steps into the New Year

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In their conversation about their plans for the beginning of 2024, Tom expresses his intention to focus on improving his physical and mental well-being by joining a gym and eating healthier, while Lily aims to embark on a journey of personal development by enrolling in an online graphic design course. They discuss the potential benefits of their respective goals, and together, they set specific targets for the end of January, agreeing to motivate and support each other on their journeys to a productive and healthy start to the new year.

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thought / θɔːt /verb

To have considered something

Have you thought about your future?

considercontemplatedeliberate

incorporate / ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt /verb

To form a legal corporation

Maybe I should incorporate some fitness goals too.

integrateincludeform a corporation

development / dɪˈveləpmənt /noun

The process of improving oneself through conscious effort

He is committed to his personal development.

self-improvementgrowthpersonal growth

commitment / kəˈmɪtmənt /noun

a promise or pledge to do something

They have a strong commitment to fair trade.

dedicationdevotionobligation

aiming / ˈeɪmɪŋ /verb

To have an intention, goal, or objective to achieve something

I am aiming to finish the project by Friday.

strive forset one's sights onpursue

Exercise / ˈeksərsaɪz /noun

Physical activity that is planned, structured, and repetitive for the purpose of conditioning any part of the body

Exercise improves mood.

physical activityworkouttraining

first / fɜːst /adverb

Earliest in time or order; before anything else

I want to do this first.

initiallyprimarilyto begin with

health / hɛlθ /noun

The state of being free from illness or injury; the state of being functional or efficient

Exercise is great for mental health.

well-being

overall / ˌəʊvərˈɔːl /adjective

Considering everything or everyone; in general

It will improve my overall well-being.

all-encompassinggeneralcomprehensive

adopt / əˈdɑːpt /verb

To start doing something regularly as a habit or way of life

She decided to adopt a vegetarian diet.

beginembracetake on

module / ˈmɒdjuːl /noun

A self-contained unit of instruction in a course of study

I'll complete the first module of my course.

unitchaptersection

productive / prəˈdʌktɪv /adjective

achieving or producing a significant amount or result

a productive meeting

fruitfulefficienteffective

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