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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In this whirlwind of activity, prioritizing self-care becomes not just a luxury, but a necessity for maintaining your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Creative gifts from local vendors include money bouquets and custom Christmas boxes; handmade tumblers; personalized planners; accessories; luxurious self-care products like body creams and foot soaks; mental health books and more.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Gina Park, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
In this whirlwind of activity, prioritizing self-care becomes not just a luxury, but a necessity for maintaining your mental, physical and emotional wellbeing.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
With the integration of ‘joy’ at the heart of her mission, Kathy collaborates with clients in a way that engages their true purpose, seeing beyond their corporate responsibilities to remind them of the importance of self-care.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Creative gifts from local vendors include money bouquets and custom Christmas boxes; handmade tumblers; personalized planners; accessories; luxurious self-care products like body creams and foot soaks; mental health books and more.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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