Stress Management

noun a peaceful state or condition

verb to make or become calm

adjective having a peaceful and tranquil quality

adverb in a calm manner

• The therapist advised her to practice deep breathing to stay calm during stressful situations.
• Just take a deep breath and stay calm, everything will be okay.
• Chill out, dude, no need to get all worked up. Stay calm.
• Amidst the chaos, she remained the calm in the eye of the storm.

noun a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance

• Her constant lateness caused a feeling of exasperation among her colleagues.
• I could sense his exasperation when he had to explain the same thing for the third time.
• I could tell by the way she rolled her eyes that she was feeling major exasperation.
• The overflowing sink was a visual representation of his growing exasperation with the plumbing issues.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

article a word that is used to specify or limit a noun

• The manager tends to fly off the handle whenever there is a mistake in the project.
• Don't mention his ex-girlfriend around him, he'll fly off the handle.
• She totally flew off the handle when she found out she didn't get the job.
• His temper can make him fly off the handle at the smallest inconvenience.

adjective Feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something.

• The team was frustrated with the lack of progress on the project.
• I'm so frustrated with this traffic!
• I'm feeling hella frustrated right now.
• She felt like hitting a brick wall when she couldn't solve the problem, so frustrated.

noun a feeling of dissatisfaction, often accompanied by anxiety or depression, resulting from unfulfilled needs or unresolved problems

• The employee expressed his frustration with the lack of communication within the team.
• I can sense your frustration with the situation, but we'll figure it out together.
• I'm so over this project, it's causing me major frustration.
• Her mind was a tangled web of frustration, unable to find a way out.

noun a person who constantly complains or grumbles

• The grumbler in the office always has something negative to say about the company's policies.
• Don't be such a grumbler, just enjoy the party.
• The grumbler at the bar wouldn't stop complaining about the service.
• She was known as the grumbler of the family, always finding fault in everything.

adjective describing someone who is easily annoyed or provoked to anger

• The patient's irritable behavior may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.
• She's always so irritable in the mornings before she's had her coffee.
• Don't talk to him right now, he's in a really irritable mood.
• The constant noise outside was like an irritable itch that she couldn't scratch.

noun the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of excess or extremes

• It is important to practice moderation in all aspects of life to maintain balance.
• I try to eat junk food in moderation to stay healthy.
• Dude, you gotta chill and drink in moderation at the party.
• The key to happiness is finding moderation between work and play.

noun the action of persistently complaining or fault-finding

adjective repeatedly complaining or fault-finding in an annoying way

• She was tired of his constant nagging about her work habits.
• Stop nagging me about cleaning my room, I'll get to it eventually!
• My mom is always on my case, nagging me to do my homework.
• The sound of the dripping faucet was like a nagging reminder of the plumbing issue.

verb to be overcome by a large amount or force

adjective feeling a strong emotional effect

• She felt overwhelmed by the amount of work that needed to be completed by the end of the week.
• I'm completely overwhelmed with all the assignments due tomorrow.
• I'm totally swamped and overwhelmed with everything on my plate right now.
• The sheer magnitude of the task ahead left her feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to begin.

adjective describing someone who is easily irritated or angered

• The CEO was known for being short-tempered with employees who didn't meet deadlines.
• My dad can be pretty short-tempered when he's tired.
• Don't mess with her, she's short-tempered as hell.
• His short-tempered nature was like a storm brewing on the horizon.

noun a person who is unable to speak or articulate clearly due to nervousness or shyness

• During the presentation, I found myself tongue tied and struggled to articulate my thoughts clearly.
• I always get tongue tied whenever I try to talk to my crush.
• I was totally tongue tied when I tried to speak in front of the whole class.
• Her beauty left me completely tongue tied, unable to form any coherent sentences.

noun a person who is able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously

• She is known for being a skilled multitasker, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• My friend is such a great multitasker, she can juggle work, family, and hobbies with ease.
• I'm a total multitasker when it comes to getting things done while watching TV.
• Being a multitasker is like being a juggler, constantly keeping all the balls in the air without dropping any.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

article a word that specifies a noun (e.g., 'a', 'an', 'the')

• I would advise you to take a chill pill and approach the situation with a calm demeanor.
• Hey, just take a chill pill and relax, everything will be fine.
• Dude, you need to take a chill pill and stop freaking out.
• Sometimes we just need to take a chill pill and let go of things beyond our control.

adjective describing someone who lacks time due to being busy or having many commitments

• Many professionals in today's fast-paced world find themselves time-poor due to their demanding schedules.
• I'm feeling so time-poor lately with all the work deadlines and family commitments.
• I'm totally time-poor right now, I don't have a minute to spare!
• Being time-poor can feel like constantly running on a treadmill with no end in sight.

noun a feeling of fatigue and disorientation experienced by some people when their sleep patterns are disrupted due to social activities or obligations

• Social jet-lag occurs when an individual's sleep patterns are disrupted due to social activities or commitments.
• I always feel so tired on Monday mornings because of my social jet-lag from staying out late on the weekends.
• Dude, I've got major social jet-lag from partying all night last night.
• Her constant need to please others caused a form of social jet-lag in her personal life, leaving her feeling drained and disconnected.