2. What is self-confidence?
Self-confidence is belief in oneself
Self-confident people are those who judge themselves
and their ability to succeed positively
Requires that you think positively about yourself
3. Self-Confidence and
Success
A high self-confidence can have a positive impact on self-
improvement behaviors
Ex. A person with high self-confidence is more likely to quit
smoking
A person with high self-confidence usually performs better
in high pressure situations such as a job interview or
athletic event
Students with high self-confidence often emerge as
leaders in the classroom
Grades tend to be higher as well
4. Consequences of low self-confidence
Learned Helplessness-A tendency developed by people
who experience little or no success over an extended
period of time
Result is a low self-confidence
People with low self-confidence are likely to give up easier
or not try at all
Tend to feel a low locus of control
Often experience fear or anxiety before tests or interviews
5. Improving self-confidence
Four techniques for building self-confidence
Regulate your emotional level
Reduce the drive to avoid your goal
Seek Affirmation
Think Positive-Know you can succeed
Tell Yourself-Tell yourself what you need to do to succeed
Pick the right models
Pick realistic models to try to follow
Work closely with them or study their habits
Just Do It!
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