self-care
noun
: care for oneself
stroke victims capable of daily self-care
the necessity of busy working parents to take time for self-care
specifically
: health care provided by oneself often without the consultation of a medical professional
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are a common route for self-care, and consumers are eagerly using them … —
Alison Stein Wellner
—sometimes used before another noun Alison Stein Wellner At-home screening is one side of the burgeoning self-care movement … —Stephen Rae
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In a testament to self-care, the actress teamed up with Yankee Candle ahead of the brand’s relaunch, which features modernized labels and a new and improved plant wax blend.
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
British class hysterics aside, the furor over the Yellow Bittern may best be understood as an exercise in the political limits of self-care, individual action, and the iconoclastic stand.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Help available for crashing out, including interventions such as therapy, as well as learning how to regulate emotions better and practicing self-care during times of significant stress.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
Travel accessories, kitchen tools, fun jewelry, and self-care essentials are up to 50 percent off, with prices starting at $13.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 19 July 2025
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Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2025
British class hysterics aside, the furor over the Yellow Bittern may best be understood as an exercise in the political limits of self-care, individual action, and the iconoclastic stand.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Help available for crashing out, including interventions such as therapy, as well as learning how to regulate emotions better and practicing self-care during times of significant stress.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 July 2025
Travel accessories, kitchen tools, fun jewelry, and self-care essentials are up to 50 percent off, with prices starting at $13.
—Clint Davis, People.com, 19 July 2025
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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