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self-care

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/ˈsɛlf.kɛr/ · self-care

The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness.

Meanings

nounformal

The practice of taking an active role in protecting one's own well-being and happiness.

اپنی خوشحالی اور صحت کا خیال رکھنے کا عمل۔

خود کی دیکھ بھال

khud ki dekh bhaal

Synonyms

personal careself-lovewellnessذاتی نگہداشتخود سپردگیصحت کی دیکھ بھال

Antonyms

neglectabandonmentindifferenceغفلتترکبے پرواہی

Common Collocations

  • self-care routine
  • self-care practices
  • self-care activities

Example Sentences

Taking time for self-care is essential for maintaining mental health.

خود کی دیکھ بھال کے لیے وقت نکالنا ذہنی صحت کو برقرار رکھنے کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Khud ki dekh bhaal ke liye waqt nikaalna zehni sehat ko barqarar rakhne ke liye zaroori hai.

Self-care can include activities like meditation, exercise, and spending time with loved ones.

خود کی دیکھ بھال میں ایسی سرگرمیاں شامل ہو سکتی ہیں جیسے مراقبہ، ورزش، اور پیاروں کے ساتھ وقت گزارنا۔

Khud ki dekh bhaal mein aisi sargarmiyan shamil ho sakti hain jaise muraqba, warzish, aur piyaron ke saath waqt guzarna.

It's important to prioritize self-care in order to avoid burnout.

جلد تھک جانے سے بچنے کے لیے خود کی دیکھ بھال کو ترجیح دینا اہم ہے۔

Jald thak jane se bachne ke liye khud ki dekh bhaal ko tarjeeh dena ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

selfishness:Self-care is about taking care of oneself, while selfishness is about ignoring the needs of others.

Word Family

caregiver
nounنگہداشت کنندہ
selfish
adjectiveخود غرض
care
verbخیال رکھنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'self-care' as a caring act towards yourself.

Imagine a peaceful spa setting where you are taking time for yourself.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہر اک بات پہ کہتے ہو تم کہ تم کیا ہو؟ تم ہی کہ ہو تو، خود ہی کا خیال رکھو!

Har ek baat pe kehte ho tum ke tum kya ho? Tum hi keh ho to, khud hi ka khayal rakho!

You always say regarding everything, who are you? If you are the one, then take care of yourself!

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اپنی حفاظت خود کرو، کوئی اور نہیں کرے گا۔

Apni hifazat khud karo, koi aur nahi kare ga.

Take care of your own safety, no one else will.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "self + care" — the act of caring for oneself

First known use: 20th century

The term 'self-care' has been used since the mid-20th century to describe actions individuals take to maintain and improve their mental, physical, and emotional health.