Internet Self-Care Day 2023: Date, History, Facts about Self-Care

Internet Self-Care Day is observed on August 21 each year. This holiday celebrates the use of the Internet to locate self-care resources. Many of us, whether at work or at home, are so preoccupied with caring for others that we neglect to care for ourselves. Self-care is concern for oneself through health-promoting behaviours and active illness management. There are numerous methods to consistently practise self-care, including dietary choices, physical activity, adequate rest, and dental hygiene.

The background of Internet Self-Care Day

When we discuss our bubble bath rituals and’me time,’ we frequently forget that self-care has ancient origins and a radical past. In the 1950s, the term’self-care’ was coined or coined. It was originally meant to convey how institutionalised individuals could develop a sense of self-worth through acts of care and preservation. In the 1960s, the phrase spread from the medical community to the general public due to civil rights activists, primarily The Black Panther Party. Self-care gained popularity as a means to combat activist burnout.

Angela Davis, a civil rights activist, stated in a 2018 “AFROPUNK” interview, “For a long time, activists did not necessarily believe it was important to care for themselves in terms of what they eat, mental self-care, cultural self-care, and spiritual self-care.” In 1966, cofounders Huey Newton and Bobby Seale defined the famous Ten-Point Programme of the Panthers, which included self-defense as a fundamental component. Thus, by the time the Ten-Point Programme was revised in 1972, medical racism had become a more prominent issue.

The Black Panther Party’s reputation as violent combatants arose from the need to safeguard the health of African-Americans. In her book “A Burst of Light: Other Essays,” the activist Audre Lorde emphasised the connection between self-care and civil rights, which has since become a guiding principle for the Black female identity. Today, the self-care market is estimated to be worth $10 billion, representing a significant portion of the cosmetics industry.

5 Interesting Self-Care Facts

Self-care begins with the development of self-awareness.

Even if you have nothing to do, it is still considered self-care.

Self-care can contribute to the growth of self-esteem.

Sixty to seventy percent of the world’s chronic diseases are caused by critical aspects of self-care neglect.

Self-care does not always necessitate monetary expenditures.

INTERNET SELF-CARE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	August 21	Monday
2024	August 21	Wednesday
2025	August 21	Thursday
2026	August 21	Friday
2027	August 21	Saturday