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Difference between Interests and Abilities
Interests: Interests are the things or activities that we enjoy doing. For example, activities done at school
or home in your free time that make you happy. There are activities you are curious about or do even if no
one asks you to do them. These are the activities you want to learn or would like to do in the future.
Ability: Ability is an acquired or natural capacity that enables an individual to perform a particular task with
considerable proficiency that may not even match abilities. We can either improve our abilities or follow
some other path.
For example, Raghav likes to play tennis (interest), but is not able to play due to the lack of necessary skill
(ability) required to play the game. Kavita is a melodious singer(ability) but she likes to dance(interest) instead
of singing.
SESSION 3 Self-confidence
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is a key part of personal growth and self-improvement. By
analysing what you excel at and where you face challenges, you can make better decisions and set realistic
goals. This process helps you recognise areas where you can improve while also leveraging your strengths to
reach your full potential. Identifying strengths and weaknesses is a continuous journey that empowers you to
develop and enhance various aspects of your life.
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage and confidence in the process. With realisation of one’s
own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world. One’s faith in himself or
his caliber is self-confidence . It is a kind of self-belief and positivity that makes one realise his/her worth or
strengths. Self-confidence is not an inherited trait, rather it has to be generated.
SELF-CONFIDENCE
Self-confidence is the trust in one’s own abilities and self. Self-confidence can be developed through changes
in attitude and consistent practice. Self-confidence is a quality we build when we believe in our strength to
succeed in anything we do in life. People who are confident believe that they can do anything given to them
in any situation.
Self-confidence
Riya struggled with self-confidence. She practiced positive self-talk and set small,
As a result, she often hesitated to achievable goals, build her confidence. After
share her ideas in meetings. a few weeks, she began to speak more often
and felt much more assured in her abilities.
Factors Boosting Your Self-Confidence
There are some social, cultural and physical factors, which also play a vital role in building self-confidence are:
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