What you need to know about changing habits
Changing habits or adapting to new routines can be challenging, yet it often plays a vital role in our personal growth. Take my friend Lisa, for example. Growing up in the city, she was used to the constant hustle and bustle. However, when she moved to the countryside, she realized it was a whole new world. I’m getting used to the quiet evenings, she told me, in her quest to adapt to this serene lifestyle.
Meanwhile, my brother is on a different journey. He didn’t use to pay much attention to his health, but after a recent wake-up call from his doctor, he decided to make changes. I want to get used to eating healthier foods, he said, though he’s not used to the taste of vegetables just yet. Despite this, he hopes he will get used to the new diet soon.
On the other hand, there are things that some people find impossible to adapt to. For instance, my mother has lived in the same town all her life. I will never get used to living in a big city, she often shares. The noise and the crowds are simply overwhelming for her.
For myself, I’ve realized how important morning routines are. I used to sleep in and rush through my mornings, but I would like to get used to waking up early and having a more productive start to the day. It’s a slow process, but every small effort is a step forward.
Ultimately, whether it’s something you’re not used to now or a habit that you hope you’ll get used to, change requires patience and perseverance. Embracing these adjustments, no matter how challenging, is essential for growth and self-discovery.
Grammar Explanation Be used to, get used to, used to
Practice Be used to, get used to, used to
Be used to, get used to, used to revision
Grammar Tasks
Translation Task 1
Translate the sentences into English. Use used to, be used to, get used to, got used to, will get used to, or need to get used to where appropriate.
- Раніше я жив біля моря.
- Вона звикла працювати з великими обсягами інформації.
- Нам потрібно звикнути до нового графіка.
- Він звик вставати о п’ятій ранку.
- Коли я був студентом, я часто пропускав сніданок.
- Вони швидко звикли до життя в іншій країні.
- Тобі доведеться звикнути до холодної погоди.
- Ми не звикли до такого шуму.
- Раніше тут був парк.
- Скільки часу тобі знадобилося, щоб звикнути до нової роботи?
- Вона вже звикла до дистанційної роботи.
- Після переїзду ми поступово звикли користуватися громадським транспортом.
- Мені потрібно звикнути вставати раніше.
- Ти звик працювати у вихідні?
- Раніше вони не користувалися автоматизованим тестуванням.
Translation Task 2
Translate the sentences into English. Use used to, be used to, get used to, got used to, will get used to, or need to get used to where appropriate.
- Раніше він боявся виступати перед людьми.
- Я вже звик до цього застосунку.
- Новим працівникам потрібно звикнути до наших процесів.
- Вона звикла їздити на роботу автобусом.
- Ми звикли до спекотного клімату.
- Не хвилюйся, ти скоро звикнеш до нової команди.
- Раніше я не любив гостру їжу.
- Вони нарешті звикли до різниці в часі.
- Ти звик працювати під тиском?
- Йому потрібно звикнути до нової ролі в компанії.
- Коли ми були дітьми, ми часто гралися надворі.
- Я не звик до таких довгих зустрічей.
- Скільки часу знадобилося їй, щоб звикнути до нового міста?
- Раніше тут не було так багато туристів.
- Після кількох місяців вона звикла до нічних змін.
Answer Key
Answer Key 1
- I used to live by the seaside.
- She is used to working with large amounts of information.
- We need to get used to the new schedule.
- He is used to getting up at five in the morning.
- When I was a student, I used to skip breakfast.
- They quickly got used to living in another country.
- You will get used to the cold weather.
- We are not used to such noise.
- There used to be a park here.
- How long did it take you to get used to your new job?
- She is already used to working remotely.
- After moving, we gradually got used to using public transport.
- I need to get used to getting up earlier.
- Are you used to working on weekends?
- They didn’t use to use automated testing.
Answer Key 2
- He used to be afraid of speaking in public.
- I am already used to this app.
- New employees need to get used to our processes.
- She is used to going to work by bus.
- We are used to a hot climate.
- Don’t worry, you will get used to the new team soon.
- I didn’t use to like spicy food.
- They finally got used to the time difference.
- Are you used to working under pressure?
- He needs to get used to his new role in the company.
- When we were children, we used to play outside.
- I am not used to such long meetings.
- How long did it take her to get used to the new city?
- There didn’t use to be so many tourists here.
- After a few months, she got used to working night shifts.