Celebrate YOUR accomplishments INCLUDING the small ones and remind yourself that giving your best IS an accomplishment. Of course, this is an intrapersonal conversation, but it is healthy and empowering. We know that the Seton Hall Prep experience will provide many challenges, and by the end of the 4 years, each student will have a wealth of hurdles that he HAS overcome. You need to learn to recall those personal success stories and use them as you prepare for future challenges. It is important that you build your confidence through your previous accomplishments, WHILE disallowing yourself from building up your ego, since the ego can stall your learning. (If you think you have the answers, you will thwart your own improvement.) This article from Psychology Today illustrates how accomplishing tasks and overcoming challenges will build your confidence.
- HOW TO BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: This podcast from the Hidden Brain is invaluable for those who need the confidence to confront obstacles.
- Your body language communicates to your mind just like it communicates to others. Body Language and Confidence
- Look at your accomplishments through John Wooden's definition of John Wooden: Defining Success. "Success is peace of mind attained only through self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to do the best of which you're capable."
- “Strength is found in facing challenges with unwavering courage, learning from them to forge resilience.” Marcus Aurelius
- "The way to develop self-confidence is to do the thing you fear and get a record of successful experiences behind you." William Jennings Bryan
- "You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you." Brian Tracy
- "Celebrate what you've accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed." Mia Hamm
- "Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey." Michael Josephson
- "Acknowledge all of your small victories. They will eventually add up to something great." Kara Goucher
- "Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it." Maya Angelou
- "Treasure this day and treasure yourself, truly, neither will ever happen again." Ray Bradbury
Action Questions:
- What small victories or achievements have I made recently, and how can I celebrate and acknowledge them?
- How can I use past successes as motivation and confidence boosters when facing new challenges?
- What rituals or practices can I implement to regularly acknowledge and appreciate my progress?