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
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Another critical leadership skill for creating psychological safety is self-management.
—Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Some centers might provide individualized self-management plans upon termination of counseling.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Self-awareness, self-management and social awareness are core competencies.
—Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Self-evaluation is the beginning, middle, and end of self-management.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Social and emotional learning includes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relational skills and decision-making.
—Gravity Goldberg, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025
And, of course, this inquiry resonates with various management theories and leadership philosophies; countless books explore self-discovery, self-management and self-reflection.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But understanding and actively focusing on emotional intelligence, starting with self-awareness and self-management, opens the door to self-compassion.
—Edward Doherty, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The burden of self-management goes on night and day.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2015
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Shani Harmon, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Some centers might provide individualized self-management plans upon termination of counseling.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Self-awareness, self-management and social awareness are core competencies.
—Nancy Zamierowski, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Self-evaluation is the beginning, middle, and end of self-management.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Social and emotional learning includes self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relational skills and decision-making.
—Gravity Goldberg, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2025
And, of course, this inquiry resonates with various management theories and leadership philosophies; countless books explore self-discovery, self-management and self-reflection.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
But understanding and actively focusing on emotional intelligence, starting with self-awareness and self-management, opens the door to self-compassion.
—Edward Doherty, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The burden of self-management goes on night and day.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2015
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“Self-management.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-management. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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