What do you do to manage stress?

manage stress

Meaning: To control or reduce stress.

Examples:

1. I go hiking to manage stress.
2. Exercise helps me manage stress after work.

the great outdoors

Meaning: Nature; places outside like mountains, forests, and lakes.

Examples:

1. I like to get out into the great outdoors.
2. Camping is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors.

calm myself down

Meaning: To help myself feel more relaxed and peaceful.

Examples:

1. Fishing helps me calm myself down.
2. I take deep breaths to calm myself down.

go out into

Meaning: To leave home and enter a natural place or open area.

Examples:

1. I like to go out into nature to relax.
2. He went out into the mountains last weekend.

fishing rod

Meaning: A long stick used to catch fish.

Examples:

1. I took my fishing rod to the lake.
2. He caught a big fish with his fishing rod.

It doesn't matter whether

Meaning: It’s not important if something happens or not.

Examples:

1. It doesn't matter whether it's sunny or raining.
2. It doesn’t matter whether we win or lose—we had fun.

as long as

Meaning: Only if; used to show condition.

Examples:

1. As long as I’m by myself, I feel peaceful.
2. You can come as long as you finish your homework.

do miracles

Meaning: To have a big, positive effect.

Examples:

1. Fishing does miracles for my stress levels.
2. A good night’s sleep can do miracles for your health.

stress levels

Meaning: How much stress someone feels.

Examples:

1. Fishing helps lower my stress levels.
2. His stress levels were high before the test.

managed

Meaning: Succeeded in doing something difficult.

Examples:

1. I managed to bring my stress levels down.
2. She managed to finish the hike before dark.

bring my stress levels down

Meaning: Make myself feel less stressed.

Examples:

1. Fishing helps me bring my stress levels down.
2. To bring my stress levels down, I listen to calm music.