self-care skills
nounUK /ˌselfˈkeə skɪlz/
US /ˌselfˈker skɪlz/
Things you learn to do to take care of yourself.
Brushing your teeth and washing your hands are important self-care skills.
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2. Abilities that help you stay healthy and feel good.
Eating well and getting enough sleep are self-care skills.
3. Things you can do by yourself without help.
Tying your shoes is one of the self-care skills he learned at school.
4. Ways to calm down and look after your feelings.
Taking deep breaths is a self-care skill for when you feel upset.