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Sociotropy can be seen as the opposite of autonomy, because those with sociotropy are concerned with interpersonal relationships, whereas those with autonomy are more concerned with independence and do not care so much for others. [1] Sociotropy has been correlated with feminine sex-role orientation in many research experiments. [4]
Introversion is "the state of or tendency toward being wholly or predominantly concerned with and interested in one's own mental life." [8] Introverted persons are considered the opposite of extraverts, who seem to thrive in social settings rather than being alone.
Getting an appropriate amount of sleep each night is a form of self-care. Chronic illness (a health condition that is persistent and long lasting, often impacts one's whole life, e.g., heart failure, diabetes, high blood pressure) requires behaviors that control the illness, decrease symptoms, and improve survival such as medication adherence and symptom monitoring.
Self-care is taking necessary steps to ensure the well-being of oneself, tending to any emotional or physical health needs to the best of your ability. Here, experts explain how to start.
Prioritizing self-care might seem selfish, especially around Valentine’s Day and Lent, the time of year we’re reminded to think of others and practice self-sacrifice.
Self-neglect is a behavioral condition in which an individual neglects to attend to their basic needs, such as personal hygiene, appropriate clothing, feeding, or tending appropriately to any medical conditions they have. [1] More generally, any lack of self-care in terms of personal health, hygiene and living conditions can be referred to as ...
Selfishness is the opposite of ... Seneca proposed a cultivation of the self within a wider community—a care for the self ... human beings are by nature social ...
Altruism may be considered a synonym of selflessness, the opposite of self-centeredness. Altruism is an important moral value in many cultures and religions. It can expand beyond care for humans to include other sentient beings and future generations. [3]