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I’m Not Okay (But I’ll Be) – Calm Spoken English

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Examples

  • I’m not okay today, so I’ll call it a day.
  • I need a break — it’s been too much lately.
  • I’m over it now. I don’t want to argue anymore.
  • I’ll take this one step at a time.
  • I’m doing this for my own sake.

Vocabulary

  • not okay : feeling mentally or emotionally bad
  • call it a day : stop trying and rest
  • need a break : need rest or time off
  • be over it : no longer care or feel affected
  • for my own sake : to protect myself
  • find my way : figure things out slowly
  • one step at a time : progress slowly and calmly
  • hold it together : stay emotionally controlled
  • fake it : pretend to feel fine
  • feel free : feel relieved or unburdened