If you’ve ever wondered why beloved singer/actress Selena Gomez hasn’t been in the spotlight over the past year, she’ll tell you that she spent the year dedicated to rebuilding; herself, her service and her social media.
Specifically, the star wants to get back to her roots. Fame often takes away from simple things, but Gomez describes her former self as a simple person.
In terms of service, she was inspired by several important women who came into her life at the right time and wanted to give back to her.
Finally, Gomez admitted that she doesn’t care too much about social media and whether anyone sees her enjoying a glass of wine. Instead of trying to hide, she is more focused on living in the moment and staying away from social media.
life in the fast lane
It’s no surprise that Gomez wants to give himself a break.
Since 2015, the star has experienced a hit album, revivalwhich features some of the biggest hits including: “Hands to Myself,” “Good for You” and “Kill ’em With Kindness.” She admitted that the album was produced very quickly and that there was a huge demand for a follow-up.
Soon after, she received a kidney transplant, broke up with her boyfriend, came to The Weeknd, and briefly rekindled her romance with Justin Bieber. Finally, early 2018 also includes treating depression and anxiety, because let’s be honest, who doesn’t?
feedback
Selena Gomez has always been active in philanthropy. Since her debut on Disney Channel Wizards of Waverly PlaceThe young actress is the youngest UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, raising awareness of the plight of children in Ghana through her trick-or-treating activities.
While too numerous to list, other charities she has publicly supported include: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Free the Children, ENOUGH Project, Stand Up to Cancer, St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, and Teen Cancer America, to name a few .
While Gomez is clearly committed to the community, she hopes to make bigger changes during last year’s purge. She described that she was tired of everything in her life and wanted to switch to service.
So Gomez started interning at A21 while still working in the studio. However, she still felt that her time was divided and the effect was not good, so she immersed herself in serving others.
A21 is a non-profit human trafficking organization. Their mission is to end slavery in the hope that all humans can be saved from slavery and fully restored. With 14 offices around the world, Gomez is able to take the time to give back and work with purpose. She believes human trafficking is not only an issue that should be discussed, but needs to be acted upon.
stay away from social media
As one of the most followed people on Instagram, Gomez knew that much of her cleansing would need to come from social media, too. She admitted that after seeing these beautiful, amazing people on Instagram, she felt emotionally drained and sad in an unhealthy way.
Gomez later deleted the app entirely from her phone. She deleted all photo-editing apps and gave her account information to a friend, whom she posted only occasionally.
The star began to realize that with the blackout came great truths. She wants to send a message to the younger generation that exposure to too much information is unrealistic and can cause anxiety.
Social media is useful in our lives, but everyone should protect themselves in some way from what they are exposed to and pay attention to how social media makes you feel.
Gomez walks the talk, and if it doesn’t make you feel good, don’t do it.
future
With her new movie about to be released, The dead will not dieAfter that, Selena Gomez slowly returned to the spotlight. This time it was in moderation and on her terms.
Gomez admitted she learned a lot and was happy. She recently celebrated her 27th birthday and said she is a completely different person than she was when she was 20.
She also moved out of Los Angeles, which had a huge impact on her ability to isolate. Specifically, Selena claims she finally enjoys spending time alone.
Gomez plans to continue these practices while working on movies and albums. There is a lot to be said about her mindfulness and she is a clear positive role model for the younger generation. A good life starts with a better you
