Chronic disease self-care involves a combination of physical, emotional, and social strategies, including following a treatment plan, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing stress, and seeking support. The objective is not just management of a disease, but an overall well-being that includes physical, mental and social health. This type of self-care involves changes in lifestyle such as better eating habits and exercise; changes in behavior such as reduction in alcohol consumption and smoking; stress management and sleep, but also habits that promote these changes such as journaling, mindfulness, and positive thinking.