to direct your effort toward a specific goal
diriger vos efforts vers un objectif spécifique (diriger vos efforts vers un objectif spécifique)
"He channels energy into creative hobbies to relieve stress."
"Il canalise son énergie dans des loisirs créatifs pour soulager le stress." (Il canalise son energie dans des loisirs creatifs pour soulager le stress)
to eat mainly a particular type of food
to stop blaming yourself for past mistakes
to impose strict security controls on something
to stop negative or anxious thoughts abruptly
to hesitate or make mistakes while doing something
to resist pressure or negativity with determination