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

After volunteering at a food bank, Compton got a job at a homeless mission, looking after hospital discharges, collecting medical histories, teaching self-care and tending to skin wounds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Along with fragrances, wellness products and devices are also doing well, riding on the years-long self-care trend.

From MarketWatch

“I can use that 10 more hours to do self-care or to decompress,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first is eudemonia, a Greek term the Values Bridge uses to encompass self-care, leisure and pleasure—essentially, things that feel good to us.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, after a photo shoot, she’s changed into gray sweats to sneak in a moment of self-care during our chat.

From Los Angeles Times