Self-efficacy

you're good at, the value you provide, and acting in a way that conveys that to others. Contrast this with arrogance which typically involves believing you are better in a particular area than you are, or low self-esteem which involves believing you're less valuable than you think. The closer your self-assessment is to that reality in the middle, and the more you behave accordingly, the closer you are to displaying healthy confidence. Why does this definition matter? Because if you want to raise…

Many students suppress they’re in an achievement gap until they are too far behind. Falling behind can be easy but noticing and getting out isn’t so easy, but it’s not impossible. If students fall into an achievement gap they become unable and unwilling to continue their education and degree. Students can gain help from teachers and other students when they don’t feel confident enough in completing their degree. I was lucky enough to realize I was falling behind before I got too far into my…

grandparents, or a coach said something to me stereotyping me. But just because it does not affect me doesn’t mean that it won’t affect other people. Stereotyping/Judging is really a terrible thing on this planet. It can lower a person's self-esteem causing depression, self-harm and even suicide. As sad as it is it exists, and it really does suck. The way people see me can vary from person to person but I put together a pretty accurate list, in my opinion, for you. I think people see me as a…

Flint, Michigan: A River of Lies We live in a world full of fake. Women pose fake images of themselves when they wear makeup, dye their hair, or wear fake nails. This fakeness can pose as a way to make women feel better about themselves and pose as harmless to everyone around them. However, other forms of fakeness can produce extremely harmful effects on people and led to huge problems. When the government qualifies something as “safe,” the people trust the government. The public can follow…

When one thinks of a hero they normally imagine a famous athlete or a movie star, but it’s not always about one’s popularity, it can also be because of how they help society. A hero is a person or protagonist included in a literary work who, when put in front of danger withstands adversity by being brave and resourceful, often sacrificing their well-being for the good of their people. Overcoming obstacles may be one of the biggest difficulties that people face, just because of the fact that many…

High school is something that can relate to almost any topic because of the drama of relationships and betrayal of friends. Everyday we hear of fights and arguments between people who have been friends their whole lives, but what causes these to happen. The answer is deceitful appearances. The truth is, it's impossible to avoid deceiving because it is a part of human nature. Some do it for greed or power, and others do it just for personal gain, but we all deceive. Even though some people want…

During the middle of my second year in JROTC, I earned a promotion to the rank of platoon leader. Although excited to begin, I had to face the hard challenge of speaking in front of people, establishing my own authority, and battling my own indecisiveness. During my installation as a platoon leader, I made a collection of minor mistakes, particularly in where I stood, how to march in, and what to do with my platoon. When giving commands, I had a severe stutter. I failed to voice my authority…

Not Finding Yourself at the Age of Thirty-Four is a Disgrace! Millions of people live ordinary life. These people, not marked with any advantages during their lifetime, struggle with daily challenges trying to survive in the world where money rules. However, it is hard to say that they are all unhappy because they all have different values and morals in their lives. The meaning of the happiness has its own face for every individual. For example, the birth of another baby in the family with low…

Doe reports that he has been experiencing struggles with low self-esteem since approximately age 6. He claims that his mother and grandmother were often quick to point out his inadequacies and shortcomings. Later, during his formative years, Mr. Doe claims to have been bullied in school and labeled as the “class…

BULLYING IS WRONG Bullying is where one person is making another person feel bad, making them feel uncomfortable, or even hurting them. Bullying is a widespread issue all across the entire world. It can cause feelings of stress, anxiety, and even can lead to that person taking their own life. Bullying does not only occur face to face, however. It also can occur through social media, where people may make fun of someone or post very embarrassing or vulgar pictures of someone. This is known as…