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 the COVID-19 pandemic forced millions worldwide to work or attend school at home. Self-care is the intentional act of physically, mentally and emotionally caring for yourself. You care for yourself by creating space and time to enjoy activities you like to help ground and reconnect with yourself (Smith et al., 2024). Self-care tips: 1. Be k