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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Venus in Pisces highlights the need and desire for more self-care, while Mars retrograde in Cancer calls for a reassessment of your professional life and public persona.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
More than half have started integrating money management into their self-care routines, with 36% reporting a tangible reduction in financial anxiety as a result.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Having a steam sauna at home is not only convenient but elevates your daily self-care routine.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Topics that will be explored include burnout, compassion, family dynamics, the necessity of self-care and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany the caregiver journey, according to the Sisters of Bon Secours.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025
More than half have started integrating money management into their self-care routines, with 36% reporting a tangible reduction in financial anxiety as a result.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 24 Jan. 2025
Having a steam sauna at home is not only convenient but elevates your daily self-care routine.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Topics that will be explored include burnout, compassion, family dynamics, the necessity of self-care and the often-conflicting emotions that accompany the caregiver journey, according to the Sisters of Bon Secours.
—Allana Haynes, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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