oneself

pron

Etymology: A contracted form of one's self (Mid-16th century). Equivalent to one + -self.

1. A person's self: general form of himself, herself, themself or yourself.

   “Teaching oneself to swim can be dangerous.”

   “If attending to your childhood wounds and responding with kindness feels selfish, it is important to remember that compassion for oneself often makes people more compassionate to others, Lev said.”