New Delhi, July 24 -- Most people may give examples of a cup of hot chocolate and reading in bed, a solo spa day, yoga on the beach or a bubble bath as examples of self-care. But it is not always truly about spa days. Those soothing moments may have value, but self-care is about the consistent, sometimes uncomfortable actions we take to care for our long-term health and well-being. On International Self Care Day, Internal Medicine specialist Dr Sushila Kataria, shares 5 such self-care activities.

"These practices may not feel as relaxing in the moment, but they are a long-term investment in our health and well-being," adds Dr Kataria, Head and Senior Director of the Department of Internal Medicine, Medanta - The Medicity, Gurugram.

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