How to Use self-care in a Sentence

self-care

noun
  • Try and clear one day a week to make time for self-care.
    — Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 13 June 2025
  • This has helped frame cannabis as a tool for self-care rather than a vice.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Give yourself that self-care while the Pisces moon aligns with the Cancer sun.
    — USA TODAY, 26 June 2024
  • Then from 2 to 6 p.m., the self-care fair will continue.
    — Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 23 May 2025
  • At its heart, this trend bridges self-care and art-making.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2025
  • Rapid-Fire Questions Best form of self-care for air signs?
    — Madison Feller, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Even the smallest acts of self-love and self-care make an impact on our lives.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Peoplemag, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Finding time to be quiet and present is a big part of her self-care, too.
    — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Much of it boils down to self-care, and ensuring she isn’t stretched too thin.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 28 Sep. 2023
  • The body needs to move—and walking has become my own little act of self-care.
    — María Quiles, Vogue, 4 June 2025
  • Guilt has trained you to equate self-care with betrayal.
    — Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Kick off your self-care journey with a focus on gut health.
    — Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2023
  • There’s even been a self-care version for the skincare obsessed.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2023
  • Make sure to also take time for self-care amid busy schedules, Kay said.
    — Kristen Rogers, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Here, the best spa headbands to upgrade your at-home self-care routine.
    — Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 8 Aug. 2023
  • But this isn't the first time she's taught lessons about kindness, inclusion, and even self-care.
    — Sari Hitchins, Parents, 15 Sep. 2023
  • One of the first steps is to prioritize self-care, and find a good work-life balance.
    — Jia Rizvi, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
  • But instead of heading to the spa, invite your friends over for a self-care party.
    — Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Plan a cozy gathering or a self-care date to nurture these bonds.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 June 2025
  • What’s more, these self-care options are never too far from reach.
    — Visit California, AFAR Media, 14 Mar. 2025
  • And for those looking to indulge in some self-care, the hosts can arrange an on-site massage.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Read on to learn how to treat IBS naturally, as well as self-care tips.
    — Elizabeth Pratt, Health, 26 May 2024
  • With this lamp and a weighted blanket in your self-care routine, the sheep can count themselves.
    — L.a. Hubilla, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Of course, this little self-care hack is something French women have known about for a while.
    — Ana Morales, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2024
  • That means doing your best to find even the smallest ways to make self-care part of your daily routine.
    — Miranda Rake, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Don’t neglect self-care: When stress takes over, your brain shifts into fight-or-flight mode.
    — Noma Nazish, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Just pair it with some bath salts, a book, and a bottle of wine for a failsafe gift that'll offer her a full self-care night.
    — Women's Health, 19 Mar. 2023
  • The pandemic has worsened the load with many artists nixing tours and dates in favor of self-care.
    — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Liv is devoted to cooking healthy meals and plating them nicely or following a self-care routine while showering.
    — Gina Park, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
  • The sun in Cancer encourages emotional depth and self-care, while evoking a strong desire to nurture others within the environment.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 June 2025

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