* 12 Stress, Anxiety, Excitement (p.5 of 9)
12.19 When you are satisfied with life as it is
I am satisfied with life. Listen <“I live with my wife. The kids are grown up. I’m satisfied with life.”>
I’m at peace. Listen <“I have had a major surgery recently. My future doesn’t look too good, but the doctor is saying I still have some time. I’m at peace.”>
My soul is at peace. Listen <“I’m sick. My soul is at peace, though.”>
I’m feeling peaceful. Listen <“All the troubles of my turbulent youth are long gone. I’m feeling peaceful.”>
My mind’s at ease. Listen <“I’ve lived my life well. My mind is at ease.”>
I’m content. Listen <“All my aspirations and disappointments are forgotten now. I’m content.”>
I’m going with the flow. Listen <“I’m retired now. I’m going with the flow.”>
I’m enjoying life on my terms. Listen <“I’m leading a quiet and modest life. I’m enjoying life on my terms.”>
I’ve come to terms with reality. Listen <“Many years have passed since my son died in an accident. I’ve come to terms with reality.”>
I’ve come to terms with myself. Listen <“I’m not young any more. I’ve come to terms with myself.”>
I accept myself for what I am. Listen <“I’m an old man now. I accept myself for what I am.”>
12.20 When something causes emotional response
It sent shivers down my spine. Listen A “It made me emotionally excited.” <“The orchestra began playing my favorite old song. It sent shivers down my spine.”>
It gave me butterflies in my stomach. Listen <“The speaker finished his speech on a highly emotional note. It gave me butterflies in my stomach.”>
It gave me goose bumps. Listen <“In the album I saw a photograph of my father’s in a military uniform. It gave me goose bumps.”>
It gave me the chills. Listen <“I thought about walking through the park on a stormy night. It gave me the chills.”>
12.21 When a person looks happy
You look like you just won a million dollars. Listen < – “I got a job!”>
You look like you died and went to heaven. Listen < – “I got accepted!”>
You look like a happy camper. Listen A “You look like a happy person.” < – “I bought a brand new car.”>
Why do you have that smile on your face? Listen < – “The stock I’m holding has just gone up.”>
Why do you have that smirk on your face? Listen < – “I’m going to Las Vegas for a short vacation.”>
What’re you smiling about? Listen < – “My wife delivered a baby.”>
12.22 When you are bored with a person or event
I’m bored. Listen <“Is this show over yet? I’m bored.”>
I’m bored to tears Listen <“This is the worst movie I’ve ever seen. I’m bored to tears.”>
I’m bored to death. Listen <“This comedian isn’t funny at all. I’m bored to death.”>
I’m falling asleep. Listen <“Are they playing basketball or what? I’m falling asleep.”>
Wake me up when it’s over. Listen <“Are you still watching this sitcom? Wake me up when it’s over.”>
Tell me when it’s over. Listen <“This hockey match is too slow. Tell me when it’s over.”>
Is it over yet? Listen <“This ceremony has been going on and on. Is it over yet?”>
What a yawner. Listen A “What a boring performance.” <“This movie has been on for fifteen minutes, and they didn’t show any action yet. What a yawner.”>
I’m sick and tired of this. Listen <“Do we need to Listen to his entire speech? I’m sick and tired of it.”>
I’m fed up. Listen <“This is a very boring book. I don’t want to read it any more. I’m fed up.”>
This could go on forever. Listen <“Are they still playing? This could go on forever.”>
This is like a broken record. Listen A “This performance is repetitive.” <“The orchestra should be bored with what they are playing. This is like a broken record.”>
It’s really wearing on me. Listen <“Why is this music so repetitive? It is really wearing on me.”>
It’s starting to wear on me. Listen <“I don’t want to watch this movie any more. It is starting to wear on me.”>
Are we having fun yet? Listen <“Hey, boys! Are we having fun yet?”>
Where’s the party? Listen <“I’m sort of tired of waiting already. Where is the party?”>
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