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self-maintenance
noun[ U ]
(alsoselfmaintenance)uk /ˌselfˈmeɪn.tən.əns/ us /ˌselfˈmeɪn.tən.əns/
the ability to take care of yourself or the activity of taking care of yourself, especially of your body and appearance:
You should seek balance in life, finding time for work, play, self-maintenance, and reflection.
Some children may struggle to learn even the most basic of self-maintenance skills.
Most people do not have the time or the money to pursue such extreme levels of self-maintenance.
In Hollywood, self-maintenance can be a part-time job in itself.
She wasn't particularly concerned about her looks and didn't spend a lot of money on self-maintenance.
Too many of us are only preoccupied with self-maintenance and self-protection.
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