This document contains information about building personal confidence and motivation. It discusses topics like unemployment being a period of transition, self-efficacy, motivation theories from researchers like Herzberg, Vroom, McClelland and Maslow. It provides practical tips for maintaining motivation such as goal setting, developing self-discipline, and increasing self-knowledge. It also discusses reasons for losing motivation and how to overcome a lack of confidence. The document emphasizes taking personal responsibility for change and having an internal locus of control over outcomes.