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Mark
He might be afraid of speaking in front of a large audience. Public speaking terrifies many otherwise confident people.
قد يخاف من التحدث أمام جمهور كبير. التحدث أمام الجمهور يخيف الكثير من الناس حتى لو كانوا واثقين عادةً.
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Jenny
If she were less nervous, the meeting would be more effective. Anxiety affects everyone around her.
لو كانت أقل توترًا، لكان الاجتماع أكثر فاعلية. القلق يؤثر على من حولها جميعًا.
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Mark
He said he was disappointed by the film. The director he admired produced something completely different from his expectations.
قال إنه خاب أمله من الفيلم. المخرج الذي كان يعجب به قدّم شيئًا مختلفًا تمامًا عن توقعاته.
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Jenny
That is sad. High expectations often lead to disappointment. Sometimes lowering them helps us enjoy things more.
هذا محزن. التوقّعات العالية غالبًا ما تقود إلى خيبة أمل. أحيانًا خفضها يساعدنا على الاستمتاع أكثر.
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Mark
True. I have been feeling depressed about work recently. The pressure has been overwhelming for months.
صحيح. شعرت بالاكتئاب بسبب العمل مؤخرًا. الضغط كان هائلًا لعدة أشهر.
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Jenny
I am sorry to hear that. Have you considered talking to your doctor? Stress affects health in serious ways.
أنا آسف لسماع ذلك. هل فكرت في التحدث إلى طبيبك؟ التوتر يؤثر على الصحة بطرق خطيرة.
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Mark
I have an appointment next week. The receptionist was very kind when I called for help.
لدي موعد الأسبوع المقبل. موظف الاستقبال كان لطيفًا جدًا عندما اتصلت لطلب المساعدة.
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Jenny
Brilliant. Professional support makes a huge difference. My cousin felt much better after just a few sessions with a counsellor.
رائع. الدعم المهني يحدث فرقاً كبيراً. أحد أقاربي شعر بتحسن كبير بعد بضع جلسات مع مستشار.
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Mark
That gives me hope. I have been so anxious lately that I cannot sleep properly.
هذا يمنحني أملاً. كنت متوتراً جداً مؤخرًا لدرجة أنني لا أستطيع النوم جيداً.
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Jenny
Sleep problems make everything worse. Even relaxed activities like yoga could help significantly.
مشاكل النوم تجعل كل شيء أسوأ. حتى الأنشطة الهادئة مثل اليوغا يمكن أن تساعد كثيرًا.
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Mark
True. I might join the class at the sports centre near my house. The instructor has wonderful reviews.
صحيح. قد أنضم إلى الصف في المركز الرياضي قرب بيتِي. المدرب له تقييمات رائعة.
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Jenny
Smart choice. Taking action against negative emotions is the bravest thing anyone can do.
خيار ذكي. اتخاذ خطوات ضد المشاعر السلبية هو أجرأ شيء يمكن لأي شخص أن يفعله.
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