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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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 Sun-Mars trine on March 8: Take one bold step toward self-trust. Colin Bedell, Them, 28 Feb. 2025 Start practicing self-trust and release the need to control the energy of others. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Feb. 2025 Ultimately, experiencing the call of the void can be an invitation to deepen our self-understanding and self-trust. Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 For women in the industry, combining deep specialization with self-trust and adaptability can be a powerful strategy for breaking new ground and achieving career success. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2024

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 22 Apr. 2025.

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