{"id":19730,"date":"2022-06-23T10:03:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-23T15:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepapergown.zocdoc.com\/?p=19730"},"modified":"2026-08-14T06:17:04","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T11:17:04","slug":"self-care-101-building-better-health-habits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/self-care-101-building-better-health-habits\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Care 101: Building Better Health Habits"},"content":{"rendered":"

The concept of “self-care” is everywhere nowadays. But social media sometimes complicates something that can be fairly simple. <\/span>While visiting a salon for a new haircut, or getting a flashy mani\/pedi are valuable ways to get some me time, there are other forms of self-care that aren’t necessarily as fun, but just as important. Let’s break it down.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Self-care in popular culture<\/h3>\n

Self-care is a buzzword with increasing popularity, both in the media and across social networks. It\u2019s also become a marketing ploy, with hundreds of products promoting self-care mantras to draw in consumers who are looking for ways to prioritize their mental and physical health. While some of these things can be helpful, many people need some ideas for lower-cost, more accessible versions of self care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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What are some examples of more accessible forms of self-care?<\/h3>\n

The <\/span>National Institute of Mental Health<\/span><\/a> emphasizes that self-care is about taking care of your mental and physical health. This looks a little different for everyone because we all have different needs. However, here are a few baseline tips and tricks:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n