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self-management

American  
[self man-ij-muhnt] / ˈsɛlf ˈmæn ɪdʒ mənt /

noun

  1. the act or process of taking charge or care of one's own behavior, responsibilities, or health.

  2. the act or process of caring for one's own illness or medical condition.

  3. political control of a country, region, or group by its own people.


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It also involves educating individuals about self-management techniques and empowering them to take an active role in their recovery.

From Salon ● Nov. 19, 2024

"Overall, self-management programs aim to improve health outcomes by helping people adapt to their circumstances through newfound skills, which could prevent or offset some of the difficulties individuals face when discharged from care," Park explains.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2024

Other self-management apps are helping reduce visits to GP surgeries and A&E admissions.

From BBC ● May 15, 2023

Increased rates of anxiety and depression have pushed educators and industries to arm kids with self-management tools.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2022

Such failures, in sensible men, incite to better self-management, and greater tact and self-control, as a means of avoiding them in the future.

From Character by Samuel Smiles

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