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Letting go of old self-concepts?
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Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The hard pill to swallow in this story is that the work of building a more stable self-concept that doesn’t depend on being chosen can only be done while single.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
But Rushdie struggles with that self-concept.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Both Neptune and Saturn station direct in your sign, marking a massive turning point in your self-concept and spiritual evolution.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Your reputation and self-concept are on the mend this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Challenge your self-concept by stepping outside your usual role.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
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Usa Today, USA Today, 22 Mar. 2026
But through a series of deft legal maneuvers—joined to the ever more ambitious self-concepts of some international legal tribunals—Mauritius was able to win a second legal victory at another international tribunal, for the law of the sea.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 2 Mar. 2026
The hard pill to swallow in this story is that the work of building a more stable self-concept that doesn’t depend on being chosen can only be done while single.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Mar. 2026
But Rushdie struggles with that self-concept.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Both Neptune and Saturn station direct in your sign, marking a massive turning point in your self-concept and spiritual evolution.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025
Your reputation and self-concept are on the mend this month.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Challenge your self-concept by stepping outside your usual role.
—Dale Whelehan, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Self-concept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-concept. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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self-concept
noun
self-con·cept
ˈself-ˈkän-ˌsept 
: the mental image one has of oneself
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