self-management
noun
self-man·age·ment
ˌself-ˈma-nij-mənt 
: management by oneself of oneself or one's affairs
Self-management is about finding the self-control and mastery needed to take control of one's work (e.g., to manage one's time, workflow, and communication).—
Camille Preston
Camille Preston
especially
: management of one's own care or well-being
According to [Bree] Holtz, her team will create a cell phone app that will allow diabetes patients to transition to self-management. —Karen Rowlader
—sometimes used before another noun Karen Rowlader self-management health workshops
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But understanding and actively focusing on emotional intelligence, starting with self-awareness and self-management, opens the door to self-compassion.
—Edward Doherty, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The burden of self-management goes on night and day.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2015
Often defined as the combination of self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal skills, and relationship management, emotional intelligence allows leaders to understand and connect with their teams on multiple levels.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Yet, early risk prediction and self-management tools are limited.
—Amy Guttman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
These traits align with the tenants of mental health recovery (ie, hope; an understanding of personal strengths and limitations; self-determination; personalized skill development; and empowered self-management).
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
This is a unique position with significant responsibility and record keeping that requires diligence and self-management.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2024
Self-awareness contributes to self-management, which in turn enhances social awareness and relationships.
—Sunny Nandwani, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This was especially clear with the managers, who showed great self-management and achieved impressive results with little guidance.
—Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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Edward Doherty, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
The burden of self-management goes on night and day.
—IEEE Spectrum, 27 May 2015
Often defined as the combination of self-awareness, self-management, interpersonal skills, and relationship management, emotional intelligence allows leaders to understand and connect with their teams on multiple levels.
—Kara Dennison, Sphr, Cprw, Ec, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Yet, early risk prediction and self-management tools are limited.
—Amy Guttman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
These traits align with the tenants of mental health recovery (ie, hope; an understanding of personal strengths and limitations; self-determination; personalized skill development; and empowered self-management).
—New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024
This is a unique position with significant responsibility and record keeping that requires diligence and self-management.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2024
Self-awareness contributes to self-management, which in turn enhances social awareness and relationships.
—Sunny Nandwani, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
This was especially clear with the managers, who showed great self-management and achieved impressive results with little guidance.
—Nataliia Onyshkevych, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
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“Self-management.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-management. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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