selfcare
Tending your needs
Selfcare is attending to one's own physical and mental wellbeing—exercise, rest, healthy eating, managing stress.
The term gained currency in wellness culture, where it sometimes justifies indulgence: Retail therapy is my selfcare.
Usually written as two words or hyphenated: self-care.
Focused attention practice
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
- boundariesLines marking separation
affirmations · rest · decompression · digital detox · breathing exercises · gratitude · stress relief · mental health day
Bodily use of food
- sleepRecurring unconscious repose
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- vitaminsEssential organic nutrients
supplements · smoothies · wholefood · fasting · detox · ayurveda · holistic · balance
Complexion maintenance regimen
- bathingImmersion for cleanliness
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
- exfoliationShedding surface skin cells
facemask · manicure · pedicure · haircare · grooming · bodycare · spa · bubble bath
Lavish attentive care
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- wineFermented grape beverage
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
- comfort foodEmotionally consoling dishes
sleeping in · lazy day · retail therapy · dessert · candles · cozy · loungewear · guilty pleasure
Lines marking separation
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- cryingEmotional tear release
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
- comfortEase or soothing relief
validation · healing · acceptance · letting go · nurturing · support system · saying no · prioritizing
meditation
Focused attention practice
- journalingRegular personal writing practice
- therapyCurative mental treatment
- mindfulnessAwareness of the present
boundaries · affirmations · rest · decompression · digital detox · breathing exercises · gratitude · stress relief · mental health day · unplugging
nutrition
Bodily use of food
vitamins · supplements · smoothies · wholefood · fasting · detox · ayurveda · holistic · balance · immunity
skincare
Complexion maintenance regimen
- bathingImmersion for cleanliness
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- moisturizingAdding water to skin
exfoliation · facemask · manicure · pedicure · haircare · grooming · bodycare · spa · bubble bath · lotion
pampering
Lavish attentive care
comfort food · sleeping in · lazy day · retail therapy · dessert · candles · cozy · loungewear · guilty pleasure · binge-watching
boundaries
Lines marking separation
- forgivenessReleasing resentment toward offenders
- cryingEmotional tear release
- ventingReleasing emotion verbally
comfort · validation · healing · acceptance · letting go · nurturing · support system · saying no · prioritizing · emotional release
selfcareneglect
Failure to provide care
burnout · self-denial · overwork · workaholism · running on empty
selfcarecaregiving
Attending to dependents
selflessness · caretaking · people-pleasing · codependency · altruism
selfcareself-destruction
Deliberately causing one's downfall
self-harm · self-sabotage · self-abuse · unhealthy habits · recklessness
self, care, selves, cared, cares, caring, careful, carefully, careless