The figurative phrase "clouding his spirit" actually means bringing him down or making him less happy.
Answer:B
ExplanationThey keep you from getting frustrated at the lack of progress Apex:
Waking up and getting motivated
1 a: Frank CREATED his own website last month
b: Really? I DID NOT KNOW he had a computer
2 a: HAVE you ever BEEN to a second-hand shop?
b: Yes, last week actually.
3 a: HAVE you FOUND anything worth buying
b: Yes, a beautiful bag that ...