unwinding
Releasing tension gradually
Unwinding is the process of relaxing or releasing tension after stress or exertion: After a long week, I spent Sunday unwinding on the couch.
The metaphor comes from wound springs or coiled rope gradually loosening.
Something complex can also unwind as it unfolds or unravels: Watch events unwind over the coming weeks.
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- calmFree from agitation
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
restfulness · decompressing · destressing · mellowing · easing · quietude · repose · solitude
Process of coming undone
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- uncoilingLoosening from spiral form
- unfurlingOpening from rolled state
- unspoolingReleasing from coil
straightening · releasing · unknotting · untwisting · detangling · freeing · unclenching · unbinding
Leisure time away
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- sabbaticalExtended leave from work
- staycationRest period spent locally
- getawaySwift departure or retreat
hobby · pastime · entertainment · enjoyment · amusement · recreation · escapism · indulgence
Focused attention practice
- zenMeditative calm
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- breathing exercisesIntentional respiration patterns
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
tai chi · journaling · reflection · contemplation · centering · grounding · presence · awareness
Soft tissue manipulation
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
- reikiJapanese energy healing
spa treatment · hot tub · sauna · bath · hydrotherapy · sound bath · essential oils · candles
tranquility
Undisturbed peacefulness
- serenityUndisturbed mental quietude
- peacefulnessState of quiet tranquility
- calmFree from agitation
soothing · restfulness · decompressing · destressing · mellowing · easing · quietude · repose · solitude · stillness
unraveling
Process of coming undone
- looseningReducing tightness or tension
- uncoilingLoosening from spiral form
- unfurlingOpening from rolled state
unspooling · straightening · releasing · unknotting · untwisting · detangling · freeing · unclenching · unbinding · uncurling
vacation
Leisure time away
- retreatSanctuary or withdrawal
- sabbaticalExtended leave from work
- staycationRest period spent locally
getaway · hobby · pastime · entertainment · enjoyment · amusement · recreation · escapism · indulgence · pampering
meditation
Focused attention practice
- zenMeditative calm
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- breathing exercisesIntentional respiration patterns
yoga · tai chi · journaling · reflection · contemplation · centering · grounding · presence · awareness · visualization
massage
Soft tissue manipulation
- aromatherapyTherapeutic use of plant essences
- acupunctureTherapeutic needle insertion
- reflexologyFoot-point pressure therapy
reiki · spa treatment · hot tub · sauna · bath · hydrotherapy · sound bath · essential oils · candles · incense
- idlenessdoing nothing, idling, loafing, lounging, lazing
- relaxation therapymassage, yoga, meditation, deep breathing, aromatherapy
- island timeslow pace, relaxation, no rush, laid back, hammock
- leisurerecreation, pastimes, downtime, free time, relaxation
- relaxationrelax, naps, break, rest, calm
- home comfortscozy, comfortable, snug, warm, blanket
unwindingwinding
Curving repeatedly, sinuous
coiling · winding up · tightening · spooling · rolling up
unwindingstressing out
Experiencing acute anxiety
winding up · stressing · agitating · tightening up · getting worked up
unwindingramping up
Progressively increasing in scale
gearing up · getting busy · buckling down · revving up · hustling
wind, winding, unwind, winded, windmill, entwine, rewind, windup, intertwined