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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Banking on deep conditioning treatments and oils, finding time in her busy schedule to take care of her hair is an act of self-care.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
The Honest New Mama Care Essentials Gift Set offers the perfect reintroduction to self-care, featuring must-haves for both your hospital bag and post-natal routine.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Knowing when to take a break or prioritize self-care is a practical strategy for maintaining cognitive health in the face of challenges.
—Darlingtina Esiaka, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
On Self-Care Patty Martin, who turned self-care into a lifelong career as a dietitian, owes it all to her mother Betty Lou Voisin from Houma, Louisiana.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
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India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 May 2025
The Honest New Mama Care Essentials Gift Set offers the perfect reintroduction to self-care, featuring must-haves for both your hospital bag and post-natal routine.
—Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Knowing when to take a break or prioritize self-care is a practical strategy for maintaining cognitive health in the face of challenges.
—Darlingtina Esiaka, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
On Self-Care Patty Martin, who turned self-care into a lifelong career as a dietitian, owes it all to her mother Betty Lou Voisin from Houma, Louisiana.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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