Self-care is the act of safeguarding oneself’s interests to maintain or strive for optimal physical and mental health (Martínez et al., 2021). Getting sufficient sleep, eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and allocating time for one’s hobbies are ways to engage in self-care (Nickert, 2023). It is crucial to invest in self-care practices as this can result in more effective stress management, decrease one’s illness risk, and increase energy levels (National Institut

What is Self-care The word “self-care” has been floating around since the rise in awareness of mental health. This is especially so after...

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