[VOCAB BANK] Daily Routine, Habits, Food, Health, Lifestyle, and Well-Being

Quick upgrade ladders across common IELTS themes

get up early

I try to get up early on weekdays

wake early

be short on time

I’m short on time in the morning

not have enough time

stick to a routine

It is easier to study when you stick to a routine

follow a regular pattern

put something off

I used to put off difficult tasks

delay it

lose track of time

I often lose track of time when I’m reading

stop noticing time passing

fit something in

I fit a short walk into my lunch break

find time for it

wind down

I usually wind down by listening to music

relax before rest

productive

My most productive hours are early in the morning

getting useful work done

drained

After long meetings, I feel mentally drained

very tired

stay focused

Turning off notifications helps me stay focused

keep attention on one task

healthy habit

Drinking more water is a simple healthy habit

regular behaviour that benefits health

break a habit

It takes time to break a bad habit

stop a repeated behaviour

build consistency

Small goals help you build consistency

make behaviour regular and stable

set priorities

At work I need to set priorities carefully

decide what matters most

make time for

I always try to make time for my family

reserve time

balanced diet

A balanced diet is harder to maintain during busy weeks

healthy mix of foods

processed food

Many people rely too much on processed food

food altered industrially, often less healthy

home-cooked meal

I prefer home-cooked meals because they feel healthier

meal prepared at home

portion size

Portion size affects how much people eat

amount of food served

get enough sleep

I perform badly when I don’t get enough sleep

sleep an adequate amount

sedentary lifestyle

Office workers often struggle with a sedentary lifestyle

life with too little physical movement

stay hydrated

It’s easy to forget to stay hydrated in hot weather

drink enough water

mental well-being

Exercise can improve mental well-being

healthy emotional and mental state

cut down on

I’m trying to cut down on sugar

reduce

work out

I work out three times a week when my schedule allows

exercise

cope with stress

Some people cope with stress by walking or journaling

handle pressure

immune system

Sleep plays an important role in the immune system

body’s defence system

lifestyle choice

Smoking is a harmful lifestyle choice

decision about how to live

long-term health

Diet affects long-term health, not just weight

health over many years

maintain a healthy routine

It is difficult to maintain a healthy routine during exam season

keep good habits consistently

public health

Clean drinking water is an essential foundation for public health

collective well-being of a community

mental well-being

Mindfulness practices can significantly boost your overall mental well-being

emotional and psychological health

preventive care

Regular medical checkups are a key form of preventive care

medical services that avoid illness

sedentary lifestyle

Working a desk job often results in a sedentary lifestyle

way of living with little physical activity

obesity

Poor nutrition and lack of exercise are major factors driving obesity

condition of being severely overweight

sleep deprivation

Consistently pulling all-nighters leads to severe sleep deprivation

lack of sufficient rest

healthcare access

Rural communities often suffer from limited healthcare access

ability to obtain medical services

stress level

High workloads can cause a person's stress level to spike

amount of tension experienced

addiction

The clinic offers specialized support for individuals battling drug addiction

psychological or physical dependency

life expectancy

Improved public sanitation has greatly increased global life expectancy

average span of a person's life

exercise regularly

Doctors advise everyone to exercise regularly to protect their heart health

perform physical activity consistently

suffer from

Many seasonal workers suffer from chronic back pain

experience an illness or negative condition

recover from

It takes a few weeks to fully recover from a major surgical procedure

return to health after illness

prevent

A balanced diet can help prevent various lifestyle-related illnesses

stop something from happening

diagnose

Specialists use blood tests to accurately diagnose the condition

identify an illness or medical problem

treat

Physicians use modern antibiotics to treat severe bacterial infections

apply medical care to cure someone

overeat

People often overeat when they are feeling stressed or anxious

consume too much food

promote healthy habits

Schools should actively promote healthy habits like eating fresh fruit

encourage good lifestyle behaviors

cope with stress

Yoga is a fantastic way to cope with stress after work

manage difficult or tense situations

seek medical advice

You should seek medical advice if your symptoms do not improve

consult a doctor for guidance

sedentary

Spending hours playing video games creates a highly sedentary routine

involving little physical movement

nutritious

A breakfast of oatmeal and fresh berries is both filling and nutritious

containing healthy and useful nutrients

stress-related

Many headaches are actually stress-related conditions caused by work anxiety

caused by mental tension

chronic

He requires regular physical therapy to manage his chronic joint pain

lasting for a long period of time

accessible

The government is working to make local community clinics more accessible

easy to reach or obtain

preventable

Most cases of type 2 diabetes are preventable through a better diet

capable of being stopped in advance

physically active

Joining a sports club is an easy way to stay physically active

moving and exercising regularly

mentally exhausting

Analyzing complex data all afternoon can be mentally exhausting

causing extreme mental tiredness

balanced diet

Eating a balanced diet ensures your body gets all necessary vitamins

mix of nutritious food options

mental health support

Universities should offer free mental health support to struggling students

psychological counseling and assistance

rising obesity rates

Public health campaigns aim to tackle rising obesity rates in urban areas

increasing percentages of overweight citizens

processed food

Fast-food restaurants serve a high amount of heavily processed food

manufactured meals with low nutritional value

work-life balance

Setting clear office hours helps professionals maintain a stable work-life balance

split between professional and personal time

public health campaign

The national public health campaign encouraged citizens to get vaccinated

organized effort to improve community health

healthcare system

An unexpected pandemic can quickly overwhelm a country's healthcare system

network of medical facilities and workers

sleep quality

Cutting out caffeine in the evening will drastically improve your sleep quality

how deeply and well a person sleeps

lifestyle-related illness

Heart disease is often a lifestyle-related illness linked to a poor diet

sickness caused by how a person lives

medical treatment

The patient responded exceptionally well to the new medical treatment

care given to cure a disease