self-management
noun
self-man·age·ment
ˌself-ˈma-nij-mənt 
: management by oneself of oneself or one's affairs
Self-management is about finding the self-control and mastery needed to take control of one's work (e.g., to manage one's time, workflow, and communication).—
Camille Preston
Camille Preston
especially
: management of one's own care or well-being
According to [Bree] Holtz, her team will create a cell phone app that will allow diabetes patients to transition to self-management. —Karen Rowlader
—sometimes used before another noun Karen Rowlader self-management health workshops
Examples of self-management in a Sentence
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Autonomy and self-management can also allow people to spot gaps and create their own opportunities in the workplace.
—Alan Price, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Kratom use for depression/anxiety self-management: challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic – A case report.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
The essence of self-management lies in the power of choice—selectively responding to challenges with deliberation rather than succumbing to the whims of impulsive reactions.
—Jevon Wooden, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Her office has received NIH funding for research on diabetes self-management education, healthy food access in rural communities and school meal nutrition.
—Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2023
Having parents monitor their kids’ social media use might be harmful for teenagers’ development, preventing them from learning self-management skills on their own, says Perry.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 30 June 2023
The smartphone has been the biggest disrupter in many industries, including the hospitality industry—from work to leisure to self-management.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
One is the explosion of apps for mental health, ranging from software for self-management to tools connecting users to coaching.
—Thomas R. Insel, STAT, 12 Apr. 2023
Valentine runs a health and wellness nonprofit organization in Houston called CORE Initiative, which provides diabetes self-management courses and peer support groups.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2023
Alan Price, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Kratom use for depression/anxiety self-management: challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic – A case report.
—Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
The essence of self-management lies in the power of choice—selectively responding to challenges with deliberation rather than succumbing to the whims of impulsive reactions.
—Jevon Wooden, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2023
Her office has received NIH funding for research on diabetes self-management education, healthy food access in rural communities and school meal nutrition.
—Alex Thomas, Arkansas Online, 22 Oct. 2023
Having parents monitor their kids’ social media use might be harmful for teenagers’ development, preventing them from learning self-management skills on their own, says Perry.
—Simmone Shah, Time, 30 June 2023
The smartphone has been the biggest disrupter in many industries, including the hospitality industry—from work to leisure to self-management.
—Johan Hajji, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2023
One is the explosion of apps for mental health, ranging from software for self-management to tools connecting users to coaching.
—Thomas R. Insel, STAT, 12 Apr. 2023
Valentine runs a health and wellness nonprofit organization in Houston called CORE Initiative, which provides diabetes self-management courses and peer support groups.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2023
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“Self-management.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-management. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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