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  • I normally go to the gym because it helps me RELEASE STRESS AND FEEL BETTER.
    I normally go to the gym because it helps me BLOW OFF SOME STEAM.
  • I don't have a serious hobby, but I sometimes TRY DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES WITHOUT DOING THEM REGULARLY, such as photography or drawing.
    I don't have a serious hobby, but I sometimes DABBLE IN DIFFERENT ACTIVITIES, such as photography or drawing.
  • I usually watch something on Netflix because it helps me RELAX AND GET MY ENERGY BACK.
    I usually watch something on Netflix because it helps me RECHARGE MY BATTERIES.
  • Yes, sometimes. I'm usually quite tired at first, but after about an hour, I START WORKING NORMALLY AND FEEL COMFORTABLE WITH WHAT I'M DOING.
    Yes, sometimes. I'm usually quite tired at first, but after about an hour, I GET INTO THE SWING OF THINGS.
  • On weekends, I always try to DO SMALL NECESSARY TASKS, like going to the supermarket or the bank, before taking some time for myself.
    On weekends, I always try to RUN ERRANDS, like going to the supermarket or the bank, before taking some time for myself.
  • Sometimes I start watching one movie and BECOME SO INTERESTED THAT I DON'T REALISE HOW MUCH TIME HAS PASSED.
    Sometimes I start watching one movie and GET CARRIED AWAY.
  • If I DON'T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO, I usually go for a walk or meet up with my friends.
    If I HAVE TIME TO KILL, I usually go for a walk or meet up with my friends.
  • Not always. I'm usually SHORT OF TIME in the morning, so I don't have a proper breakfast.
    Not always. I'm usually PRESSED FOR TIME in the morning, so I don't have a proper breakfast.
  • Not really, but I sometimes WORK UNTIL VERY LATE AT NIGHT when I have an important deadline.
    Not really, but I sometimes BURN THE MIDNIGHT OIL when I have an important deadline.
  • I HAVE A BUSY SCHEDULE during the week, so I don't have much time to relax.
    I AM QUITE TIED UP WITH WORK/ HAVE A PACKED SCHEDULE during the week, so I don't have much time to relax.
  • I usually GO OUT AND DO DIFFERENT THINGS, rather than staying at home all day.
    I usually GET OUT AND ABOUT, rather than staying at home all day.
  • I don't always have time for a proper meal, so I just EAT SOMETHING QUICKLY.
    I don't always have time for a proper meal, so I just GRAB A QUICK BITE.