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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.


Example Sentences

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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

It is important to incorporate self-management skills in post-stroke rehabilitation interventions, which empower participants to continue exercising and maintain those benefits after the program ends.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2024

She hopes this will lead to better self-management when the patient is not unwell.

From BBC • Oct. 12, 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

The fact that he was a son was of no avail to him in the "far country," in the place of self-will and self-management.

From Separation and Service or Thoughts on Numbers VI, VII. by Taylor, James Hudson