Confidence and You

What is Confidence?

• When you believe you are capable of being successful in something

• Stage fear

• Being scared to speak in front of crowds

• A famous writer

Rina goes to the gym regularly after her dance class lessons and tries to pick up some tips and tricks from others more experienced than her. Does Rina display confidence?

• Yes

• No

"I am very confident that I will perform well at the talent show tonight. I have been working very hard and practicing well and I am very excited to show my classmates my talent." Is this an example of high confidence or low confidence?

• High Self-Confidence

• Low Self-Confidence

Those who fail regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges and failures in a constructive way.

• True

• False

Rohan is very good at basketball and volunteers after school to help other younger kids learn the sport. Does he display confidence?

• Yes

• No

Bobby does not know what to do on a project. He is scared to ask questions or for help because he is afraid that others will make fun of him. Does Bobby show confidence?

• Yes

• No

Which are NOT suggested strategies for building your confidence?

• retrying a challenging task after failing

• playing a song

• believing in yourself

• not trying at all

Tomorrow is David's poem competition. He is scared to speak in front of an audience. Is he confident in his recitation?

• Yes

• No

Meena's mom has participated in a cooking competition. She has decided to bake a chocolate cake for the competition. She is not scared when she began. Do you think she is confident?

• Yes

• No

What are the three (3) ways to grow your confidence?

• Picture Your Success

• Practice Failure

• Talk low about Yourself

• Believe You Can Improve