Selena Gomez ON: How To Accept Your FLAWS & IMPERFECTIONS To Love Yourself | Jay Shetty

Last updated: Jun 1, 2023

The video is about Selena Gomez discussing how to accept imperfections and flaws in oneself in order to love oneself, both personally and professionally.

In this video, Selena Gomez talks with Jay Shetty about accepting imperfections and flaws in oneself. She shares personal examples of her own imperfections, such as her laugh and talking during movies, and how she has learned to embrace them. She also discusses how imperfections can be beneficial in creative work, such as when mistakes end up becoming a part of the final product. Gomez emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and positivity in difficult situations, such as losing a loved one, and how it takes work to turn those experiences into something to celebrate. Overall, the video encourages viewers to accept and love themselves, imperfections and all.

  • Accepting imperfections involves accepting parts of ourselves that are not ideal by external or internal comparison.
  • Imperfections can be embraced both personally and professionally.
  • Imperfections can have purpose and be a blessing in the breaking.
  • Accepting imperfections is a practice that involves trying to be a better person and make better choices.
  • Embracing change involves becoming more comfortable with the discomfort of change and putting oneself in uncomfortable situations.
  • Going back home can be a beautiful thing, but it's important to continue moving forward and learning how to live with the bumps that happen.
  • Accepting imperfections and flaws in oneself is important for self-love and mental health, and it's important to surround oneself with supportive people.

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Accepting Imperfections

  • Imperfections reveal parts of us that are not ideal by external or internal comparison.
  • Dealing with imperfections involves accepting them.
  • Little things like an imperfect laugh or talking during a movie make Selena happy.
  • Being imperfect means not having to be perfect all the time.
  • Accepting imperfections applies both personally and professionally.
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Imperfections in Work

  • There are no stupid questions in a creative session.
  • Mistakes in the studio or on set can become part of the process.
  • Looking for moments of imperfection can lead to magic.
  • Imperfections can have purpose and be a blessing in the breaking.
  • Encountering imperfections is an opportunity to be a better person and make better choices.
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Finding Purpose in Imperfections

  • Imperfections can have use and purpose.
  • There is a blessing in the breaking.
  • Encountering imperfections is an opportunity to celebrate what someone provided or gave.
  • Turning imperfections into something positive takes work.
  • Friends can hold us accountable to flipping imperfections into something positive.
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Practice of Acceptance

  • Accepting imperfections is a practice.
  • It takes work to turn imperfections into something positive.
  • Friends can hold us accountable to our practice.
  • Accepting imperfections involves trying to be a better person and make better choices.
  • It is important to try to flip imperfections into something positive.
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Embracing Change

  • Selena Gomez talks about how she has learned to embrace change in the past year.
  • She admits that she used to hate change and would return to the same behavior and patterns.
  • Gomez says that she has become more comfortable with the discomfort of change.
  • She talks about how being in a different destination has made her world bigger.
  • Gomez says that she has learned to put herself in uncomfortable situations to see what happens.
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Going Back Home

  • Gomez talks about how going back home is like untainted territory for her.
  • She says that it is safe and simple, and where she is from, it is all about being together and loving each other.
  • Gomez enjoys visiting the places that made her who she is and hopes to inspire people from where she is from.
  • She talks about her snow cone place and how it brought her back to when it would be so hot in Texas and she was with her family.
  • Gomez says that going back home is a beautiful thing, but now she is happy to be new.
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Continuing Her Story

  • Gomez talks about how her story is not done and she can't wait to find out what's going to happen next.
  • She admits that she doesn't have anything figured out and is definitely not sold or good.
  • Gomez says that she is committed to moving forward and learning how to live with the bumps that happen.
  • She talks about how she wants to continue to inspire people and do something bigger than herself.
  • Gomez says that she is excited to see what's going to happen next, even though it's not going to be easy.
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Accepting Imperfections

  • Gomez talks about how she has learned to accept imperfections and flaws in herself.
  • She says that it's important to love yourself and not be too hard on yourself.
  • Gomez admits that she has struggled with anxiety and depression, but has learned to take care of herself.
  • She talks about how she has learned to say no and set boundaries for herself.
  • Gomez says that it's important to surround yourself with people who love and support you.
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Importance of Traveling and Experiencing Different Cultures

  • Selena Gomez used to feel anxious and terrified of the world, but traveling helped her open up.
  • Going on spontaneous trips and doing simple things like visiting a park is necessary for personal growth.
  • Being around people from different cultures, like New Yorkers, can have a positive impact on one's mindset.
  • Traveling to Africa for a mission was one of the most beautiful moments of the film for Selena.
  • Mental health is a universal issue that affects everyone, regardless of where they come from.
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Understanding Mental Health in Different Parts of the World

  • Selena met a woman named Betty in Africa who was dealing with suicidal thoughts and sat by a lake for two weeks to contemplate.
  • People in different parts of the world may experience mental health issues differently, but it is a universal issue.
  • Having conversations with people from different cultures can be mind-blowing and help one understand what others are going through.
  • It is important to stop and have conversations with others to gain a better understanding of their experiences.
  • Through her experiences, Selena has learned that mental health is a real issue that affects people all over the world.

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