Self Confidence
Self-Confidence
December 31,
02:50
Definition
• Self-confidence is characterized by: assertiveness, optimism, eagerness, affection, pride, independence, trust, the ability to handle criticism, emotional maturity, and the ability to accurately assess our capabilities.
• What is Self-Confidence?
– Self-confidence primarily refers to us having a positive and realistic perception of ourselves and our abilities.
– A lack of self-confidence, on the other hand, is characterized by: self- doubt, passivity, submissiveness, over-conformity, isolation, sensitivity to criticism, distrust, depression, and feelings of inferiority and being unloved.
December 31,
02:50
What Causes a Lack of SelfConfidence - 1
• Experience: We often develop feelings of inferiority and hopelessness through various negative life experiences at home, school, on the job, etc. For example, when you were growing up your parents might have been unable to provide a healthy and supportive environment. They were critical, demanding and/or overprotective of you. As a result, you develop negative perceptions of yourself.
• Loss of a family member or close friend. For example: your parent's divorce, moving away from home for the first time (you are away from your friends and family), and breaking up with your boyfriend/girlfriend.
• Dwelling unnecessarily on negative events such as failures and disappointment, instead of using the event as a learning experience. December 31,
02:50
What Causes a Lack of SelfConfidence – 2
• Judging or criticizing yourself and your abilities too harshly. For example, you criticize and blame yourself for your failures and disappointment. • Evaluating the outcome of situations as much worse than they really are.
• Experiencing too much pressure from your parents and/or peers to meet the demands and expectations that they set out for you deprives you of the opportunity to develop your own identity, independence and autonomy.
• Setting unrealistic goals.
• Fear of
December 31,
02:50
Definition
• Self-confidence is characterized by: assertiveness, optimism, eagerness, affection, pride, independence, trust, the ability to handle criticism, emotional maturity, and the ability to accurately assess our capabilities.
• What is Self-Confidence?
– Self-confidence primarily refers to us having a positive and realistic perception of ourselves and our abilities.
– A lack of self-confidence, on the other hand, is characterized by: self- doubt, passivity, submissiveness, over-conformity, isolation, sensitivity to criticism, distrust, depression, and feelings of inferiority and being unloved.
December 31,
02:50
What Causes a Lack of SelfConfidence - 1
• Experience: We often develop feelings of inferiority and hopelessness through various negative life experiences at home, school, on the job, etc. For example, when you were growing up your parents might have been unable to provide a healthy and supportive environment. They were critical, demanding and/or overprotective of you. As a result, you develop negative perceptions of yourself.
• Loss of a family member or close friend. For example: your parent's divorce, moving away from home for the first time (you are away from your friends and family), and breaking up with your boyfriend/girlfriend.
• Dwelling unnecessarily on negative events such as failures and disappointment, instead of using the event as a learning experience. December 31,
02:50
What Causes a Lack of SelfConfidence – 2
• Judging or criticizing yourself and your abilities too harshly. For example, you criticize and blame yourself for your failures and disappointment. • Evaluating the outcome of situations as much worse than they really are.
• Experiencing too much pressure from your parents and/or peers to meet the demands and expectations that they set out for you deprives you of the opportunity to develop your own identity, independence and autonomy.
• Setting unrealistic goals.
• Fear of