destressers
Calm-inducing activities
Destressers are things that relieve stress—activities, practices, or substances that help someone unwind or relax.
Exercise, meditation, and hobbies are common destressers: Reading is one of my favorite destressers after a long day.
The word is informal and sometimes appears as de-stressers.
Focused attention practice
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- walkingLocomotion on foot
gardening · reading · bathing · napping · stretching · coloring · knitting · tai chi
Organized auditory art
- white noiseConstant random sound
- ASMRAuditory-triggered tingling sensation
- nature soundsAudio from outdoors
- birdsongAvian musical vocalizations
rainfall · ocean waves · wind chimes · singing bowls · lo-fi beats · classical music · soundscapes · crackling fire
Activity for fitness
- runningSwift foot travel
- weightliftingSport of hoisting barbells
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
kickboxing · pilates · cardio · sports · swimming laps · tennis · squash · jumping rope
Releasing emotion verbally
- talkingProducing speech aloud
- huggingClasping in arms
- cuddlingAffectionate close holding
- laughterVocal expression of amusement
friends · therapy · support groups · pets · companionship · family time · phone calls · date nights
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- CBDCannabis compound without high
- adaptogensStress-resistance promoting substances
- ashwagandhaAyurvedic adaptogenic root
valerian · melatonin · magnesium · passionflower · kava · herbal tea · essential oils · supplements
meditation
Focused attention practice
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
walking · gardening · reading · bathing · napping · stretching · coloring · knitting · tai chi · massage
music
Organized auditory art
- white noiseConstant random sound
- ASMRAuditory-triggered tingling sensation
- nature soundsAudio from outdoors
birdsong · rainfall · ocean waves · wind chimes · singing bowls · lo-fi beats · classical music · soundscapes · crackling fire · thunderstorms
exercise
Activity for fitness
- runningSwift foot travel
- weightliftingSport of hoisting barbells
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
cycling · kickboxing · pilates · cardio · sports · swimming laps · tennis · squash · jumping rope · rowing
venting
Releasing emotion verbally
laughter · friends · therapy · support groups · pets · companionship · family time · phone calls · date nights · game nights
chamomile
Soothing herbal infusion plant
- lavenderFragrant herb, pale violet
- CBDCannabis compound without high
- adaptogensStress-resistance promoting substances
ashwagandha · valerian · melatonin · magnesium · passionflower · kava · herbal tea · essential oils · supplements · tinctures
destressersstressors
Agents causing tension
anxiety triggers · burdens · hassles · pressures · demands
destressersagitators
Those who incite disturbance
irritants · aggravators · provocations · annoyances · disturbances