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Describe A Positive Change That You Have Made Recently In Your Daily Routine: IELTS Speaking Cue Card

You should say

  • What was the change?
  • When did it happen?
  • How did it happen?
  • And explain why it was a positive change.
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Cue 1:What was the change?

  • Clearly state the specific change you made in your daily routine.
  • Make sure to explain what motivated you to make this change.

Example

Recently, I decided to incorporate a morning yoga routine into my daily life. I realized that I often felt stressed and lacked energy throughout the day, so I wanted to find a way to improve my physical and mental well-being.

Cue 2:When did it happen?

  • Mention the exact time frame when you started this change.
  • Provide context about your life during that period.

Example

I started this new routine about three months ago, right after the lockdown restrictions were eased. With more time at home, I felt it was the perfect opportunity to focus on my health.

Cue 3:How did it happen?

  • Describe the steps you took to implement this change.
  • Include any challenges you faced and how you overcame them.

Example

I began by following online yoga classes every morning for about 30 minutes. Initially, it was challenging to wake up early and stay motivated, but I set a goal for myself and gradually built a habit. I also joined a local online community for support.

Cue 4:And explain why it was a positive change.

  • Discuss the benefits you have experienced since making this change.
  • Reflect on how this change has impacted your overall lifestyle.

Example

This change has been incredibly positive for me. I feel more energetic and focused throughout the day. My stress levels have decreased significantly, and I have even noticed improvements in my flexibility and strength. It has also encouraged me to adopt a healthier diet.

Conclusion

    Example

    In conclusion, making the change to include yoga in my daily routine has transformed my life for the better. It has not only improved my physical health but also my mental clarity, making me feel more balanced and happy.

    Following this structure will ensure you cover all the essential points while providing a clear and engaging response to the cue card topic.

    Tips to answer this Cue Card

    1: Vague Descriptions of the Change

    Being vague about the change can make your answer less engaging. Specific details help the examiner understand your experience better and show your ability to communicate effectively.

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    Tip

    Provide clear and specific examples of the change, including what it was and how it impacted your daily life.

    2: Neglecting the Timeline

    Failing to mention when the change occurred can confuse the listener. A timeline adds context and helps the examiner follow your story more easily.

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    Tip

    Clearly state when the change happened, using phrases like 'recently' or 'last month' to provide a timeframe.

    Lack of Personal Reflection

    Not explaining why the change was positive can make your answer feel incomplete. Personal reflection shows your ability to evaluate your experiences and their impact on your life.

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    Tip

    Discuss how the change improved your daily routine or well-being, and share your feelings about this positive transformation.

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    Band 6-7

    Well, that is an interesting question. For me, meditation has become a very positive change that I recently adapted in my daily routine. Because I have quite anger issues, so I personally feel that meditation helped me to get rid of it and feel a peace and calm environment and peace and a calm person. So, this has just evolved in me recently because one of my friends suggested me, you have abundant anger. So, she told me, you can practice meditation to just reduce your anger level and be patient. So, even my parents would also refer me to some meditation centers, but that doesn't work out with me because I had no time to visit a meditation center to practice this therapy. So, I have built a room in my garden just for a meditation place. That room is not just a meditation place, it is a relaxing area where I can spend time and be spending time with nature and the surroundings.

    Band 6-7

    A positive change that I recently made in my daily routine was following a fixed time table from Monday to Friday. So this particular change I brought it a few months ago when I decided to pursue my masters in Germany. So the sheer motivation of me to secure an admission into the German university and to be well prepared for it made me do this particular change in my daily routine. Furthermore I made significant changes in my daily routine by setting up a particular time for each and every task. Like I started sleeping at regular times and started following strict timings for lunch and dinner and I also started to follow a fixed schedule for my work. So this brought a positive change in my daily routine as I was following a particular schedule which made me complete all the tasks on time. Lastly I think a motivation to make this change has made my life better and convenient and is good for the future.

    Band 6-7

    In recent days, I have changed my sleep schedule. That helped me a lot. Last month, I had my final examinations and my sleep schedule was really bad. So, my mother suggested me to change it and I listened to her. I took her advice and changed my sleep schedule. I started going to bed at 10 pm and waking up at 7 pm. That helped me a lot being productive whole day and being energetic. I was able to, I still am able to complete my work within the time limit and doing things more effectively and with more perfection. It also helped reducing my acne, hair fall and so many various things. Thank you.

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    A positive change that I have made in my daily routine is now I am very punctual towards my timetable. As I was in college, I was a very lazy person. I never gave so much importance to be punctual or do something on time. So when I joined this company ICICI Bank, I learned about time management and being punctual. Because you also know that bank is a place which works according to a time. It opens at 9.30 and closes at 6 o'clock. And what made me change like this because I have to reach my office on time and I have to complete my all tasks within a time period. We have a lot of work pressure, so I have to manage my time accordingly. This gave me a huge benefit as I can manage my time very efficiently and now I can sleep on time and wake up on time. Before waking up in the morning was a huge task for me as I was from an afternoon batch in my college. But now it's very easy for me. So being on time is the positive change that I have made recently in my daily schedule which has changed so much in my life. It made me healthy and now I am eating my all meals on time, sleeping on time and waking up on time.

    Band 6-7

    I would say that everyone should make a daily routine which is important for everyone because making a daily routine and having a little change can save your life from being wasted. So 51 days ago I also planned to make one resolution for new year that was I will wake up early in the morning that is very great thing one can do to achieve great success in life as we have listened that many times great people wake up early. So I decided to wake up early every morning so I set up alarm in my phone and there is only one alarm so that I cannot snooze it up again and again and just slip it off. Because of this routine there are so many positive changes in my life that I can take my diet properly as I am underweight so I prepare meals for me and it helped me to eat more meals throughout the day to help in my weight gain journey and after that I go to temple. Going to temple creates a very positive impact on our mind and believing in God is a very great thing along with that I also had more time throughout the day like I can do study I can prepare my meals and do more things which are not possible for me which was not possible for me when I was when I had a habit of waking up late in the morning. So these little habits has changed my life and I feel more positive nowadays more calm nowadays because I have more time to do whatever I want I learn new skills like I learn cooking from my mother and that was.

    Band 6-7

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    Band 6

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    Band 6

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    Band 6

    The positive change that I have made recently in my daily routine is that I am waking up early and practicing some yogas and exercises and more. I have been doing this routine from past 15 days. When I was just scrolling on Instagram, I just saw a particular reel which made me feel so motivated and felt myself that I am just not doing anything in my life. And I thought maybe practicing some changes in my life would also make me feel more active. And I would consider waking up early and doing exercise is one of the very positive change because always waking up early will make people get more energetic and always they could start their beautiful day very nicely. And also by practicing exercises and by doing exercises, our body will get more healthier and it is very important for everybody to just practice yogas and exercises each and every day so that they will not be encountered with any health problems in the future.
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