Relaxation

Mentally stimulating

= intellectually engaging

Ex: Reading philosophy books is mentally stimulating.

Peace-inducing

Causing a feeling of peace or calm.

Ex: The sound of the ocean waves is very peace-inducing.

Introspection

suy nghĩ nội tâm

Ex: Through introspection, she realized why she felt so anxious.

Escapism

relief from unpleasant realities

Ex: He uses video games as escapism from his stressful job.

Detachment (n)

The state of being emotionally uninvolved

Ex: His detachment from the argument helped him stay calm.

Emotionally rewarding

gives you a sense of emotional satisfaction

Ex: Volunteering at the animal shelter is emotionally rewarding

Mentally refresh (verb phrase)

làm đầu óc thoải mái, tỉnh táo lại.

Ex: Taking a nap can mentally refresh you.

Revitalize (v)

to make something lively again (dùng đc cho kinh tế)

Ex: Meditation revitalizes my mind after studying for hours.

Ex: The new project aims to revitalize the local economy.

Induce

=Stimulate

Ex: The teacher used rewards to induce her students to complete their homework on time.

Thought-provoking

Something that makes you think deeply

Ex: The documentary was very thought-provoking.

Rejuvenate (v) /rɪˈdʒuːvəneɪt/

recharge energy

Ex: A short vacation can rejuvenate your mind and body.

Invigorating (adj)

making you feel full of energy

Ex: The morning breeze is invigorating

Soothing

feel calm, relaxed

Ex: The sound of rain is very soothing.

Therapeutic (adj) /ˌθer.əˈpjuː.tɪk/

=healing

Ex: Massage therapy is both relaxing and therapeutic.

Tranquility(n) /træŋˈkwɪl.ə.t̬i/

a state of peace and calm

Ex: I love the tranquility of early mornings in the countryside.

Emotionally restorative

helps you feel better, hồi phục cảm xúc

Ex: Spending time in nature can be emotionally restorative.

Solitude

ở một mình trong yên bình

Ex: I often enjoy moments of solitude after a busy day.

Coping mechanism

method that a person uses to deal with stress

Ex: Talking to my friends is a healthy coping mechanism for dealing with sadness.

Fulfillment (n)

feeling of satisfaction or achievement.

Ex: Completing the project gave him a sense of fulfillment.

Sense of purpose

A feeling that your life or actions have meaning

Ex: Having a sense of purpose can improve mental health.

Gravitate toward

To be naturally drawn to

Ex: She tends to gravitate toward creative activities like painting and writing.

Be inclined to

= tend to có xu hướng làm việc gì đó)

Ex: I'm inclined to spend my free time reading.

Intellectually engaging

Something that stimulates your mind

Ex: Reading philosophy can be intellectually engaging.

Cognitively challenging

Something that requires significant mental effort

Ex: The puzzle was cognitively challenging, but I enjoyed solving it.

Mentally absorbing

Something that fully captures your attention

Ex: The novel was so mentally absorbing that I read it in one sitting.

Regain focus

Ex: After a short break, I was able to regain focus on my work.

Restore inner peace

To regain a sense of calm

Ex: Meditation helps me restore inner peace after a hectic day.

Mentally drain

Feeling extremely tired or exhausted

Ex: The stressful meeting left me mentally drained.

Leisure pursuit

= Leisure activity