Self-care
Self-care
Self-care (/sɛlfˈkɛər/) is a term used to describe the actions that individuals take towards maintaining their own health and well-being.
Etymology
The term "self-care" is derived from the combination of the words "self" and "care". "Self" originates from the Old English word "self", meaning "one's own person", and "care" comes from the Old English word "caru", meaning "sorrow, anxiety, grief".
Definition
Self-care encompasses a wide range of activities and practices that are done by an individual to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional health. It is a proactive approach to improving health and quality of life by preventing and managing illness. Self-care can include activities such as exercise, healthy eating, personal hygiene, stress management, and sleep.
Related Terms
- Health: A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
- Well-being: A state characterized by health, happiness, and prosperity.
- Mental health: A state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.
- Physical health: A state of physical well-being in which a person is physically fit to perform their daily activities without restrictions.
- Emotional health: A state of emotional well-being where an individual is able to control their feelings and behaviors, work productively, and maintain relationships with others.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self-care
- Wikipedia's article - Self-care
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