self-care

American  

[self-kair] / ˈsɛlfˈkɛər /

noun

1. the act of attending to one’s physical or mental health, generally without medical or other professional consultation (often used attributively).

   It’s been a rough week, so this weekend is all about self-care through exercise.

2. the products or practices used to comfort or soothe oneself (often used attributively): Taking a bath is a great self-care activity when you’re feeling stressed.

   Seeing friends is my self-care.

   Taking a bath is a great self-care activity when you’re feeling stressed.

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Etymology

Origin of self-care

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

While it may have started as genuine self-care, it's not become about "aesthetic perfection, rather than realistic or sustainable skincare".

From BBC

Having a very intentional approach to self-care also helps keep Romolini, currently senior beauty editor at Yahoo, centered at a time when the world feels especially chaotic.

From Los Angeles Times

Then we do our self-care, where we brush our hair and teeth.

From Los Angeles Times

The line “check in on your friends, check in on yourself” was flagged as suspect — a little too soft, a little too self-care.

From Salon

“So if someone is a self-care queen, we’re not going to be a good match.”

From Los Angeles Times