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Ask for help > devote time to oneself or take time to oneself
devote time to oneself or take time to oneself
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Pedro14
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devote time to oneself or take time to oneself
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Hi there, One student of mine used the expressions above in a composition and after checking two dictionaries, I am still not sure whether they are correct or not. He wants to convey the idea that we have such a hectic lifestyle that we don �t take time to look after ourselves and pay attention to our essential needs. As far as I �m concerned, you devote yourself to sth or devote time to sth. Would you be so kind to throw some light on this question? Thanks in advance. |
17 Mar 2016
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cunliffe
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Hi Pedro, both of those phrases are fine. With the �take time.. � expression, � �for � is better, �to take some time for oneself. � I wouldn �t say they were �set � phrases... More usual would be take some �me � time. I �ve also heard, have/take some downtime. If you google these expressions, you will find plenty of examples. |
17 Mar 2016
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Pedro14
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Thanks a million for your help. Hope you have had a good day! |
17 Mar 2016
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