diff --git a/.github/stale.yml b/.github/stale.yml
index b5679ec90eeb..b2fa40e2f549 100644
--- a/.github/stale.yml
+++ b/.github/stale.yml
@@ -5,11 +5,12 @@ daysUntilClose: 14
 # Issues with these labels will never be considered stale
 exemptLabels:
   - lifecycle/frozen
+staleLabel: lifecycle/stale
 # Comment to post when marking an issue as stale. Set to `false` to disable
 markComment: >
   This issue has been automatically marked as stale because it has not had
-  recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Activing will
-  cause the issue to no longer be considered stale. Thank you for your contributions.
+  recent activity. It will be closed if no further activity occurs. Any further update will
+  cause the issue/pull request to no longer be considered stale. Thank you for your contributions.
 # Comment to post when closing a stale issue. Set to `false` to disable
 closeComment: >
   This issue is being automatically closed due to inactivity.