Destressing: meaning, definitions and examples
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destressing
[ diːˈstrɛsɪŋ ]
relaxation
To destress means to relax and unwind, to alleviate the stress and tension from one's mind and body. It involves activities or techniques that help to reduce anxiety and promote a sense of calm.
Synonyms
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| Word | Description / Examples |
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| destressing |
Appropriate for situations where someone is actively trying to reduce their stress levels after a particularly stressful event or period.
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| unwind |
Often used when someone wants to slowly disconnect from the pressures or tensions of the day. It implies a gradual process.
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| relax |
Commonly used when someone needs to rest or take a break from daily activities. It's a general term for taking it easy.
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| chill out |
Used informally to tell someone to calm down or take it easy. It can imply that the person is overly upset or anxious.
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Examples of usage
- Taking a hot bath is a great way to destress after a long day at work.
- Yoga and meditation are effective ways to destress and center yourself.
- Listening to soothing music can help you destress and decompress.
Translations
Translations of the word "destressing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 alívio do estresse
🇮🇳 तनाव कम करना
🇩🇪 Stress abbauen
🇮🇩 mengurangi stres
🇺🇦 зняття стресу
🇵🇱 odstresowanie
🇯🇵 ストレス解消
🇫🇷 déstresser
🇪🇸 aliviar el estrés
🇹🇷 stresi azaltma
🇰🇷 스트레스 해소
🇸🇦 تخفيف التوتر
🇨🇿 odstranění stresu
🇸🇰 odstránenie stresu
🇨🇳 减轻压力
🇸🇮 odpravljanje stresa
🇮🇸 streitulosun
🇰🇿 стрес азайту
🇬🇪 სტრესის მოხსნა
🇦🇿 stresin azaldılması
🇲🇽 aliviar el estrés
Etymology
The term 'destressing' originated from the combination of 'de-' (indicating reversal) and 'stress', forming the concept of reversing or alleviating stress. In modern society, with the increasing awareness of mental health and well-being, destressing has become a popular practice to combat the pressures of daily life and promote relaxation.