Improve your Health & Wellness vocabulary and phrases
In this article you'll learn about:
- why self-care is important
- words related to health & wellness
- word usage in example sentence
- tips on how to improve your English learning
This article will help you gain new everyday vocabulary words related to the lifestyle topic of self-care.
English Learning tip!
When speaking or writing in English you'll need to form words into sentences.
So, always learn and practise new words in phrases. Not just individual words.
How to practise and improve your English reading skills
i. Go through the vocabulary list and take note of any new words.
ii. Quickly read through the passage.
iii. Skip any words you're unsure of at this point.
iii. Now, read again for a better understanding of the article.
Health & Wellness Vocabulary
- Self-Care
Let's go!
1. The Importance of Self-Care
Self-care is about taking better care of yourself, which is essential for mental and physical health.
It can really make a positive impact on your life, from helping you to become closer to friends and family, to relieving your stress.
2. Health & Wellness Vocabulary (Self-Care Example) Word List
- Word / Parts of Speech / Meaning
a) mental health (n.) = condition of the mind that shows if person is feeling happy or stressed, etc.
b) essential (adj.) = necessary
c) impact (n.) = effect
d) tons of = huge amount (informal)
e) aspects (n.) = parts
f) anxiety (n.) = worry
g) depression = feeling unhappy & no hope for the future
h) triggers (n.) = causing something to start
i) accomplish (v.) = achieve something
j) self-esteem (n.)= the belief in the value of yourself
k) underestimate (v) = make a wrong guess about the importance, value or ability of something or someone
l) quality time (n.) - the exclusive time that you spend with someone or activity
Here are some of the top benefits of self-care:
i. relieves stress
iii. better mental health
iii. better self-esteem
iv. improved quality time
a. It Helps to Relieve Stress
Like most people, you probably have to deal with a lot of stress.
Stress from your job, financial situation, relationships, or other personal reasons.
Self-care is important for stress relief because it provides activities that help distract you, improve your mood, and help you take better care of yourself.
Keep in mind that self-care can be anything from taking a bath to going for a walk, so there are tons of options available.
b. You Can Improve Your Mental Health
Besides relieving stress, self-care can also help in other aspects of your mental health.
Perhaps you have anxiety or depression, and are trying to relax while also figuring out your triggers. Well, things like writing in a journal and walking help you accomplish both.
You are able to focus more on your mental health during these activities, so you are practicing self-care while actually improving your mental health at the same time.
c. It Raises Your Self Esteem
Taking better care of yourself can help with your self-esteem. Lack of proper self care often causes you to feel bad about yourself, such as from not getting a manicure or pedicure in a while, or not exercising.
These types of activities make you feel healthy, fit, and beautiful, which goes a long way with self-care.
With higher self-esteem, you raise your confidence, and that can help boost your mood and help with your stress levels.
d. You Deserve Some Quality Time
Don't underestimate the power of having quality time to yourself.
There are so many ways for you to practise that quality time for yourself.
Here are some ways you can include activities for your time alone:
- Spend some time in the morning to meditate or do yoga.
- Get up early to really enjoy your cup of tea / coffee.
- Enjoy home parties with your family or close friends
This quality time gives you a short break from your daily life, and can be so wonderful for your self-care.
Try to give yourself at least a few minutes a day for self care.
It will help your stress and other areas of mental health.
We hope you've enjoyed reading and learning some new vocabulary and example sentences related to Health & Wellness topic of self-care.
Remember that these are common everyday English words that you can use in real life conversations.
3. Let's Recap!
English Learning Tip!
How to review: Write down your answer in your notebook or English learning journal. Or just respond to the question in your head.
a. What is self-care? .......................................
b. What are the 4 benefits of self-care?
i. .......................................
ii. .......................................
iii. .......................................
iv. .......................................
What's the following meaning?
c. underestimate = ..........................
d. quality time = ..............................
e. tons of = ....................................
f. accomplish ....................................
Thank you so much for reading & Happy speaking!
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