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
Stephen Rae Examples of self-care in a Sentence
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Book Basket Similarly to the self-care basket, if the mom in your life is an avid reader, run down to your local bookstore and grab a couple of best sellers for your mom to indulge in.
—Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
In a cumulation of centuries-old and harmful beliefs, many men believe ‘manly’ self-care falls within the confines of the gym or work.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Gifts That Support Her Wellness Gifts that support a mom’s wellness, healing, and self-care are much bigger than manicures and pedicures.
—Essence, 11 May 2024
Emma Slater is opening up about her self-care tactics.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
New activities at Poppy & Thyme in downtown Menomonee Falls may be just the thing needed to get away from the stress of life and do a bit of self-care.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
At a glance, the aromatic five-step body and hair routines (which Henson herself abides by) might seem like a lot, but Henson sees them through the lens of self-care.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 9 May 2024
Schrader delights in mythologizing his own wanton dereliction of self-care.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 9 May 2024
Such creations call for strict self-care regimes, particularly if–like Turner-Smith–you’ve been juggling back-to-back night shoots for the last three weeks.
—Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 7 May 2024
Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 12 May 2024
In a cumulation of centuries-old and harmful beliefs, many men believe ‘manly’ self-care falls within the confines of the gym or work.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 11 May 2024
Gifts That Support Her Wellness Gifts that support a mom’s wellness, healing, and self-care are much bigger than manicures and pedicures.
—Essence, 11 May 2024
Emma Slater is opening up about her self-care tactics.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
New activities at Poppy & Thyme in downtown Menomonee Falls may be just the thing needed to get away from the stress of life and do a bit of self-care.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 10 May 2024
At a glance, the aromatic five-step body and hair routines (which Henson herself abides by) might seem like a lot, but Henson sees them through the lens of self-care.
—Annie Blay, Allure, 9 May 2024
Schrader delights in mythologizing his own wanton dereliction of self-care.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 9 May 2024
Such creations call for strict self-care regimes, particularly if–like Turner-Smith–you’ve been juggling back-to-back night shoots for the last three weeks.
—Laura Hawkins, Vogue, 7 May 2024
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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