self-care
noun
: care for oneself
stroke victims capable of daily self-care
the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care
specifically
: health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … —
Alison Stein Wellner
—sometimes used before another noun Alison Stein Wellner At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —Stephen Rae
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The conversation was moderated by H&M Group’s Kiani Harris, co-chair of VIBE, H&M’s African, Black, and Caribbean descent Resource Group, Smith candidly spoke about how personal style and self-care can play a major role in recovery in addition to empowerment.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
Reserving room on your calendar for periods of rest and rejuvenation is a key ingredient for creative thinking, problem-solving, and self-care.
—Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Carving out time for self-care can also alleviate some of the stress.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Sep. 2024
So, instead, change your environment and do some type of self-care activity—go for a walk, prepare a snack, read a book, or work on an arts and crafts project.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 18 Sep. 2024
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Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
Reserving room on your calendar for periods of rest and rejuvenation is a key ingredient for creative thinking, problem-solving, and self-care.
—Dr. Ella F. Washington, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Carving out time for self-care can also alleviate some of the stress.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 18 Sep. 2024
So, instead, change your environment and do some type of self-care activity—go for a walk, prepare a snack, read a book, or work on an arts and crafts project.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 30 Sep. 2024.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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