stress management

noun

UK /strɛs ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

US /strɛs ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

Stress management means doing things that help you feel calm when you are worried or upset.

Taking deep breaths and going for a walk are simple ways to practice stress management.

SYNONYMS

relaxation techniques coping strategies calm-down methods tension relief pressure control

RELATED WORDS

relaxation mindfulness wellness breathing self-care

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The study and practice of helping people handle pressure at work or school.

The company offers a stress management class for its employees.

3. Ways a person uses to keep worries from getting too big.

Her stress management improved after she started journaling every night.

4. A set of skills taught to help someone stay calm in hard situations.

The coach taught stress management before the big game.