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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Extra self-work and self-care can help to keep your attitude strong.
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From biweekly salon gels to elaborate at-home setups, people rely on their manicures as both self-care nonnegotiables and identity markers.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
However, Harris says self-care is especially vital during these times.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026
Other common self-care activities include watching movies and gaming.
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Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2026
From biweekly salon gels to elaborate at-home setups, people rely on their manicures as both self-care nonnegotiables and identity markers.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 22 Jan. 2026
However, Harris says self-care is especially vital during these times.
—Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 21 Jan. 2026
Other common self-care activities include watching movies and gaming.
—Robin Pickering, The Conversation, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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