🗓️ Idiom: Practice Self-Care (verb)
💬 Meaning
- Take time to look after your physical and mental health.
- Do activities that help you relax and feel better.
🧠 Example Sentences
- She practices self-care by going for a walk every evening after work.
- You should practice self-care instead of working all weekend.
- Many companies now encourage employees to practice self-care to avoid burnout.
🏛️ Origin
The idea of “self-care” became popular in the 20th century, especially in health and psychology. It originally referred to personal actions that improve physical or mental well-being, such as rest, exercise, or healthy eating. Today, it often means taking time for yourself to recharge and manage stress.
📝 Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blank:
After a stressful week, it’s important to ________ to feel better and stay healthy.
Answer
practice self-care
2. Choose the correct answer:
What does it mean to “practice self-care”?
a) Work extra hours to get ahead
b) Take care of your own well-being
c) Avoid talking to others
Answer
b) Take care of your own well-being
3. Change the sentence using “practice self-care”:
“She takes time to relax and do activities that make her feel good.”
Answer
She practices self-care.
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Rob is a CELTA qualified English teacher with 15 years of international experience. He has a BSc and PGDip from Loughborough and St Andrews universities in the UK. He has taught in Thailand and Saudi Arabia and now works with professionals worldwide.
