Confidence

competition brings out an abundance of confidence that one wouldn’t find anywhere else. As a highly competitive Irish dancer, I have gradually grown into the competitor I am today. It was, and is, not easy, but with the encouragement of my teachers, judges and friends, I grew. When I was thirteen, during a time when I felt the worst about my dancing and came across as a very timid and shy, I earned an important boost of confidence from a judge. Showing a hint of confidence, I hoped to gain my…

categories of imagery: 1) Motivational general imagery involves imaging associated with a) arousal, such as creating arousal (getting pumped up) or control arousal and reduce anxiety and develop mental toughness and b) mastery, such as building self-confidence; 2) Motivational specific imagery focuses on imaging individual goals, like winning a game or a medal; 3) Cognitive general imagery involves imaging carrying out strategies and game plans, like hockey plays, while; 4) Cognitive specific…

For years, stereotypes have affected all of us whether it is because of the way we look or because of the things we like. A number of parents and educators have recently suggested that stereotypes have no part in why their kids or students are failing or not doing too well in school. Americans today believe that it is because of their kids or students negligence and lack of maturity that is the true problem. In recent discussions the topic of stereotypes causing harmful effects on students'…

raise your self confidence, and complete the task at hand. When you are stressed out at a project your confidence and motivation tends to plummet, and it seems like a hopeless situation to see the end of, but if you step back and look at all that you have done and accomplished prior, you can see that you can also accomplish this task. That confidence you have gained from accomplishing previous things can also carry on and give you confidence in the future. If you have the confidence to run the…

advantage? Angela used this graduation ceremony by changing the way she approaches things, in the future that can relate to speaking in front of others. How did he/she grow? Angela grew by having others motivate her to success, and she had self confidence. Angela had to overcome her fears and be resilient throughout the whole…

I’ve gained more self-confidence over the years, but I’m still trying to overcome it. It’s very hard for me to take compliments or encouragement because my confidence in my abilities and in myself is that low that mentally it’s hard to uphold what people positively say about me. Then there’s also the issue of taking negative comments to heart. I have slowly learned to accept what negative things people about me and not take it to heart but I really want to boost my confidence levels to a point…

JEALOUSY While reading an article by Judith Warner called, “The Why-Worry Generation”, in this article, Judith talks about multiple points that I tend to disagree with when it comes to my generation and their upbringing. Whether it has to do with confidence, working preference or moving back home, I think we butt heads on almost all of it. I couldn’t help but find myself getting angry, confused, and a bit irritated and then, it hit me. She’s old and jealous. She doesn’t fully understand what…

others and to value yourself, and this is what I explored in my project and the final garment. The self-assertive, defiant tone and pure confidence of the hook is what inspired and influence my theme: spiritual kinship. I find that my perception of the quoted hook relates well to an aspect of spiritual kinship as in order to love yourself and have this confidence you need to have some sort of spiritual kinship with yourself. When exploring the definition of the words: spiritual and kinship I…

things which helps me to grow and improve. For example when I was asked to take welcome time for the first time, I was so nervous because I didn’t know what to expect or how the children would react. However when I actually done it I felt like my confidence really improved. It gave me the experience of a more formal setting with the children, in comparison to play, and the children were very well behaved and very responsive to me. Although this experience may only seem small, I feel like it had…

or accomplishing a task - is joyous.” This shows us how the lesson impacted Junior because, he has a friend that encourages him to thrive in his education. Since Junior decided to be outgoing he was able to make more friends, which boosted his confidence…