We Talk About Self-Care But What Does It Really Mean?

Self-care is a word that is thrown around often, but what does it really mean? Wikipedia defines self-care as actions and attitudes which contribute to the maintenance of well-being and personal health and promote human development. Dictionary.com defines self-care as care of the self without medical or other professional consultation. Although both are good definitions, I believe that self-care is a combination of both and includes the physical, spiritual, and mental well being of yourself.