Maddie: What are some common misconceptions about self-care? Tigist: Well, the most common one that I see everywhere is that it's used to solve every problem. And that's simply not true. Self-care can be used as a resource, but not often is it the solution. So, for example, if you're having a fight with your sibling, self-care can help you get through that and look after yourself. However, it doesn't resolve the issue that you have with your sibling.