Selena Gomez on Learning to Love Yourself

Not confident or certain about yourself or your abilities

She felt insecure in her new job.

unconfidentself-doubtinganxious

having qualities that merit respect, admiration, or support

I am worthy of love

deservingmeritoriousestimable

The state of being open to or marked by doubt or uncertainty

He suffered from deep insecurity.

anxietydoubtuncertainty

affection for oneself

Self-love is essential for well-being.

self-esteemself-compassion

Having a therapeutic effect; promoting recovery or well-being

The vacation was very healing.

therapeuticrestorativecurative

Attempt to satisfy or gratify (someone)

If you try to please everyone, you lose yourself.

satisfygratifydelight

Become aware of something; understand clearly

I realized I had protected my well-being.

understandcomprehendrecognize

to feel uncertain about something; to believe that something may not be true or is unlikely

I doubted whether I had made the right decision.

questionuncertaintyskepticism

To have made a strenuous or violent effort

She struggled to open the heavy door.

contendfightlabor

to form an opinion or estimate about

People are always judging you.

assessevaluateestimate

To assess the similarities and differences between two or more things or people

I always compared myself to other people.

contrastlikenequate

Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions

The atmosphere in the room was calm.

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