Selena Gomez skyrocketed to fame as a teen, with her chart-topping music, hit TV show and becoming one of the most visible young stars in Hollywood. Now at 28, she’s sharing with the world how she has focused on her personal growth in the decade since her stardom began.
Gomez recently shared in a video on her YouTube channel that her time in the spotlight affected her self-worth in both a positive and a negative way. She decided to have a frank, honest and open conversation about her journey of rediscovering who she was and what she wanted to share with the world. Here are her insights that she shared:
1. Healing was Necessary Before Growing
Gomez explains that before she could continue to grow and move forward in her life, she had to heal and contend with all of the issues that fame had brought her way. It was important for her to acknowledge how this had caused pain and growth in her life.
2. She Followed Her Passion and Found Herself
Despite being a high-profile public figure, Gomez has been able to focus on her own personal growth. She chose to take a step back from the public eye to focus on creating music that was meaningful to her, traveling, and connecting on a deeper level with her inner self.
3. Appreciating a Steady Pace
Gomez shares that one of the most important lessons she has learned over the years, is to take your time and savor the process of success. She emphasizes the importance of not trying to rush the rhythm of life and appreciating the journey that you are on.
4. Self-Love is Key to Happiness
At the end of Gomez’s video, she shares the vital lesson that self-love and care is key to happiness. She reiterates the importance of self-acceptance and how to make sure you are always putting yourself before anything else.
Selena Gomez is a great example of someone who has been able to accept the challenge of fame and come out a more educated, emotionally mature and self-aware person. The importance of truly getting to know yourself before stardom, letting go of fear and embracing life slowly and intentionally, are all lessons we can learn from her.
Gomez’s story of personal growth inspires us to to dig deep within ourselves and uncover our truest path and purpose.
How did Selena Gomez impact society?
She also played a huge role in the world as an activist. Selena Gomez is the founder of ‘The Rare Impact Fund. ‘ The Fund is a fiscally sponsored project of the Hopewell Fund. The goal of this fund is to raise 100 million dollars over the next 10 years to help give people access to mental health services. She also supports various children’s causes such as UNICEF, St. Jude’s Hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation. Selena Gomez also became involved in the “Más Burrito Project” which encourages young people to help feed the homeless in Los Angeles. In addition to her charity work, Selena has become a strong voice for young people around the world and has become an example to many. She has opened up about her struggles with anxiety and depression and how she dealt with them. By openly talking about her challenges, she’s been able to start a conversation and encourage those who are struggling to seek help.
