Resting & Relaxing

to take moment to relax and appreciate what life has to offer, particularly when one is feeling overwhelmed

You've been working so hard lately; it's time to take a break and smell the roses.

the ability to breathe freely during an intense physical activity, particularly after becoming exhausted

He seemed to falter halfway through the race before finding his second wind.

to put an stop to any activity one was doing in order to take a short break and relax a bit

After sprinting to catch the train, I needed to sit down and catch my breath.

to give one's best effort in work or activities, followed by taking time to rest

After a day of back-to-back meetings, I like to max and relax by going for a long run in the park.

to release one's grip on something

He reluctantly let go of the balloon, watching it float away into the sky.

to refresh oneself, usually by going outside or doing some physical activities

Simple childhood memories have a way of clearing the cobwebs away.

fully drained of strength and energy

I've been shopping all day with Judy.I'm ready to drop!

to feel relief or relaxation because a period of worry, stress, or anticipation has passed

After days of uncertainty, they finally received good news and could breathe a sigh of relief.