Stress Relief Techniques

8 words in this vocabulary list

noun a state of being tranquil or peaceful

  • The speaker addressed the audience with a sense of calmness and composure.
  • She handled the situation with such calmness, it was impressive.
  • I need to channel my inner zen for some calmness right now.
  • The lake reflected the moonlight with a serene calmness.

noun a state of being free from tension and anxiety; a period of rest and refreshment

  • The spa offers a variety of relaxation treatments for guests to enjoy.
  • I like to unwind and relax with a good book after a long day.
  • I'm just gonna chill and relax on the couch for a bit.
  • Meditation is a form of mental relaxation that can help calm the mind.

noun a feeling of reassurance and relaxation after a stressful situation

verb to ease or alleviate (a person's feelings of grief, pain, or anxiety)

  • The medication helped relieve his chronic pain.
  • I took a hot bath to relieve my sore muscles.
  • I popped a pill to relieve my headache.
  • Listening to music helps relieve my stress.

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

verb A word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being.

pronoun A word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse (e.g., I, you) or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse (e.g., she, it).

  • It is recommended to engage in physical activity to sweat it out and release toxins from the body.
  • Let's hit the gym and sweat it out before grabbing some lunch.
  • I'm feeling stressed, I need to hit the dance floor and sweat it out.
  • Sometimes you just need to hit the trails and sweat it out to clear your mind.

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

adverb a word or phrase that modifies or qualifies an adjective, verb, or other adverb

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

article a word used to indicate a noun and to specify its application

  • The doctor prescribed a medication to help take the edge off the patient's anxiety.
  • Having a cup of tea always helps take the edge off a stressful day.
  • A cold beer can really take the edge off after a long day at work.
  • Listening to music can take the edge off of a difficult situation by providing comfort and distraction.

PNI

noun acronym for 'Peripheral Nerve Injury'

  • The study aimed to investigate the relationship between stress and PNI outcomes.
  • I heard that PNI can have a big impact on your overall health.
  • My friend swears by PNI techniques to help with anxiety.
  • In a way, PNI acts as a bridge between psychology and physiology.

noun a game in which players use a mallet to hit toy moles that pop up randomly from holes

  • The children were entertained by playing a game of whack-a-mole at the carnival.
  • Let's go play some whack-a-mole at the arcade!
  • I totally dominated at whack-a-mole, I'm a pro!
  • Dealing with all these unexpected problems is like playing a game of whack-a-mole.

noun a form of exercise that combines yoga and Pilates techniques

  • Yogalates is a fitness program that combines yoga and pilates exercises.
  • I love doing yogalates because it helps me relax and tone my muscles at the same time.
  • Let's hit up a yogalates class together and work on our flexibility.
  • Practicing yogalates is like finding the perfect balance between strength and serenity in one workout.