de-stress

British

verb

to become or cause to become less stressed or anxious

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Kitted out with running water, rocking chairs, big leafy plants and an aquarium, the space in Kings Heath, Birmingham has proven popular for those looking to de-stress from their busy lives.

From BBC

She was able to "de-stress" in the boxing gym after school, but there were other challenges to overcome too.

From BBC

BookRetreats, which urges clients to “Unplug. De-stress. Recharge,” offers silent meditation retreats in Bali, Portugal, Mexico and the Netherlands, and closer to home in North Carolina, Quebec and California.

From Seattle Times

"I'm getting back into football now because it really helps me de-stress and it makes me forget about everything in life, because I just want to have fun and build up my fitness," he says.

From BBC

A new study from University of Waterloo researchers suggests that forest bathing, the simple method of being calm and quiet amongst the trees, observing nature around you while breathing deeply, can help youth de-stress and boost health and well-being.

From Science Daily

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