The search for self--worth BYUH students say true self-confidence should come from within, not from external validation
40 KE AL AK A‘I 2021
BY ALEXANDRA CLENDENNING
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n a social media world with shifting beauty standards and trends, BYU–Hawaii student Hailey Hontanosas said trying to keep up can have a great effect on people’s confidence and self-worth. Although it can be challenging, BYUH students shared how they strive to feel secure and confident in themselves, by keeping a gratitude journal, accomplishing difficult tasks and simply being their true authentic selves no matter what.