Self-maintenance

/ˌsɛlfˈmeɪntənəns/

स्व-देखभाल; स्वयं का रख-रखाव

Origin & History

A modern English compound formed from self + maintenance, used especially in psychology, wellness, and lifestyle contexts (wider use from the late 20th century).

आधुनिक अंग्रेज़ी का संयुक्त शब्द, self + maintenance से बना; इसका प्रयोग विशेष रूप से मनोविज्ञान, वेलनेस और जीवनशैली के संदर्भों में होता है (बीसवीं सदी के उत्तरार्ध से अधिक प्रचलन)।

Definition

Self-maintenance means regularly looking after your own physical, mental, emotional, or practical needs so you stay healthy, functional, and well-prepared.

self-maintenance का अर्थ है अपनी शारीरिक, मानसिक, भावनात्मक या व्यावहारिक ज़रूरतों की नियमित देखभाल/रख-रखाव करना ताकि व्यक्ति स्वस्थ, सक्षम और तैयार बना रहे।

Parts of Speech

Noun:
Daily self-maintenance includes sleep, hygiene, and stress management.
दैनिक self-maintenance में नींद, स्वच्छता और तनाव-प्रबंधन शामिल हैं।

Usage Examples

She schedules self-maintenance time each weekend to reset and plan the week.
Good self-maintenance reduces burnout at work.
After the injury, his self-maintenance routine included physiotherapy exercises.
Self-maintenance isn’t selfish; it helps you support others better.

Synonyms

Self-care Self-upkeep Personal upkeep Self-preservation Self-management Self-regulation

Antonyms

Self-neglect Neglect Self-abandonment

Related Forms

Adjective
Self-maintaining / Maintenance-related / Self-care-oriented

Idioms & Phrases

Put self-maintenance on the back burner
अपनी self-maintenance (खुद की देखभाल) को पीछे कर देना/टालते रहना
Self-maintenance is non-negotiable
self-maintenance (खुद की देखभाल) से समझौता नहीं किया जा सकता