Destressing: meaning, definitions and examples

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destressing

 

[ diːˈstrɛsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

chill out, relax, unwind

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

Word origin

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.

See also: stress, stressed, stressor.