Wellness And Self-Care Vocabulary

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (health)

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun (delicate)

• Due to her delicate health, the doctor advised her to avoid strenuous activities.
• She has delicate health, so she needs to be careful about what she eats.
• Her delicate health means she can't handle too much partying.
• The fragile economy is in a state of delicate health.

noun a harmonious combination or arrangement

verb to bring into agreement or harmony

• It is important for the team to harmonize their efforts in order to achieve the project goals.
• Let's all work together and harmonize our ideas to come up with a great plan.
• We need to get on the same page and harmonize our actions for this to work.
• The colors in the painting harmonize perfectly, creating a sense of peace and balance.

• Hiking is a popular outdoor activity that allows individuals to explore nature and stay active.
• I love hiking up the mountain with my friends on the weekends.
• Let's go for a hike and enjoy the great outdoors!
• Hiking through the challenges of life can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.

noun a state of being full of joy or happiness

• The bride's face was beaming with joyfulness as she walked down the aisle.
• I can't help but feel a sense of joyfulness when I see puppies playing in the park.
• That concert was lit, everyone was filled with joyfulness!
• The sun setting over the ocean brought a sense of joyfulness to my heart.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'minded' describes someone's state of mind or attitude

• She is a detail-minded individual who always pays attention to the specifics.
• He's pretty open-minded when it comes to trying new things.
• I can't believe how close-minded some people can be about different cultures.
• Being open-minded is like opening a window to new opportunities.

noun a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances

verb to put emphasis on something or to subject to pressure or tension

• High levels of stress can have a negative impact on both physical and mental health.
• I've been under a lot of stress lately trying to meet all these deadlines.
• I can't deal with all this stress, it's driving me crazy!
• The weight of the world on his shoulders was like a heavy burden of stress.

verb to be contaminated with gluten, typically used in the context of someone with a gluten intolerance or celiac disease consuming gluten accidentally

• I accidentally ingested gluten and got glutened, resulting in digestive issues.
• I ate that pasta dish without realizing it had gluten in it, and now I'm totally glutened.
• I can't believe I got glutened at that restaurant last night - my stomach is killing me.
• After watching that horror movie, I felt emotionally glutened and couldn't sleep.

noun a steam bath or sauna, especially one in a Jewish bathhouse

• The athletes went to the schvitz to relax their muscles after the intense workout.
• Let's hit the schvitz before heading out for the night.
• I love schvitzing it out in the sauna after a long day.
• She felt like she was in a schvitz trying to meet all her deadlines at work.

noun ketogenic diet

adjective ketogenic

• Many individuals have found success in managing their weight and improving their health through following a ketogenic diet.
• I've heard that a ketogenic diet can help you lose weight quickly.
• Keto is all the rage right now for shedding those extra pounds.
• Embarking on a ketogenic diet is like putting your body into fat-burning mode.

noun a blend of the words 'pre' and 'vacation', referring to a trip taken before a longer vacation or holiday

• Many travelers opt for a pre-cation to unwind before their actual vacation.
• Let's plan a pre-cation before our big trip next month.
• I need a pre-cation ASAP to de-stress from work.
• Taking a pre-cation can help recharge your batteries before diving into a busy period.

adjective a blend of the words 'hungry' and 'angry', describing a state of irritability or anger resulting from hunger

• The professor became hangry during the long meeting without a break.
• I get so hangry when I haven't eaten for a while.
• I'm feeling super hangry right now, let's grab some food.
• His hangry attitude towards the situation showed his impatience and frustration.

noun a fictional or invented word with no specific definition or meaning

• The scientist conducted a study on the effects of druggle on brain function.
• I heard that druggle can really mess you up if you're not careful.
• I don't mess with that druggle stuff, it's too risky.
• Her mind was like a swirling druggle, unable to focus on one thing at a time.