self-maintenance
noun
self-main·te·nance
ˌself-ˈmānt-nən(t)s
-ˈmān-tə-nən(t)s
: the act or process of maintaining oneself or itself
machines capable of performing self-maintenance
especially
: the act or process of attending to and caring for oneself
For a little self-maintenance at home, men should have a small pair of scissors handy. Use it to trim your moustaches and beards in a mirror in between regular visits to the barber. —Noel Foo
Even though he isn't ready to put in the self-maintenance work required for a healthy romantic relationship, Murray did admit that he wonders why, at 64-years-old, he still hasn't found the great love of his life. —Julie Miller
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