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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Burnout is often framed in the workplace as an individual failing of stress management, to be solved with better self-care practices or wellness perks.
—Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The focus is moving toward everyday self-care with products that support well-being in a consistent, lasting way.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Henderson advises any expectant mom or new mom to find a space for self-care and remember their lives outside of motherhood.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
However, the self-care influencer warns prospective creators to mitigate their expectations of swift success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
The focus is moving toward everyday self-care with products that support well-being in a consistent, lasting way.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Henderson advises any expectant mom or new mom to find a space for self-care and remember their lives outside of motherhood.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
However, the self-care influencer warns prospective creators to mitigate their expectations of swift success.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 May 2026
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“Self-care.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-care. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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self-care
noun
: care for oneself : self-treatment
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