self-trust

noun

Examples of self-trust in a Sentence

he had the self-trust to quit his secure job and start his own business
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The experience affirmed what Blair now champions: self-trust and persistent self-advocacy are essential tools for women in midlife managing their health. Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 30 Apr. 2025 If your partner’s version of events consistently overrides your reality, consider seeking support from a therapist or counselor to help regain clarity and restore your self-trust. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The workshop aims to see a paradigm shift from reactive and fear-based protection to one where safety is regarded as an everyday practice rooted in awareness, communication, and self-trust. William Jones, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025 And through radical self-trust, culturally rooted support, and the power of storytelling, Black birthing people are creating a new legacy where joy, safety, and sovereignty are no longer revolutionary. Stephanie Long, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025 Then develop a 30-day self-trust building plan with daily micro-commitments that gradually increase in difficulty. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Margie Warrell, who has written extensively about leadership and courage, told me that self-trust is the foundation for speaking up. Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025 Take small breaks from seeking reassurance (like waiting 10 minutes before sending a check-in text) to build self-trust. Mark Travers, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Fostering emotional stability—through affirming self-worth and working on healthy communication and self-trust—can help reduce fears of abandonment over time. Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1526, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-trust was in 1526

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“Self-trust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-trust. Accessed 8 May. 2025.

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