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Difference between Interests and Abilities Social Factors: It includes the people in our classroom, family at home, friends in our colony, colleagues in
Interests: Interests are the things or activities that we enjoy doing. For example, activities done at school our workplace, or strangers on the street. It is pre-evident that man is a social animal. We experience positivity
or home in your free time that make you happy. There are activities you are curious about or do even if no and confidence when people appreciate our effort and respect us. It can be understood simply that when a
one asks you to do them. These are the activities you want to learn or would like to do in the future. man is in a comfortable, friendly environment, he forgets his weaknesses, flaws and incapabilities, rather he
Ability: Ability is an acquired or natural capacity that enables an individual to perform a particular task with generates self-confidence and starts using his qualities more rationally and takes more interest in social issues
considerable proficiency that may not even match abilities. We can either improve our abilities or follow too. Hence, social factor plays an important role in confidence-building as he takes positive inputs from the
some other path. society around him and gives back the same. It includes the people in our classroom, family at home, friends
For example, Raghav likes to play tennis (interest), but is not able to play due to the lack of necessary skill in our colony, colleagues in our workplace, or strangers on the street.
(ability) required to play the game. Kavita is a melodious singer(ability) but she likes to dance(interest) instead Cultural Factors: In this scientific era, where technology has excelled so much, we Indians still haven’t forgot
of singing. our culture, family values and ethics. Our traditional culture holds an important position in our lives. Keeping
or sticking to cultural habits or traditional ethics, a strong value system or self-recognition is felt in the
SESSION 3 Self-confidence personality of a person and such feeling gives more of self-confidence.
Physical Factors: People who have well-maintained physique, health and are presentable are more confident
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses is a key part of personal growth and self-improvement. By of their own self and their behaviour tends to be much more positive and impressive as compared to others.
analysing what you excel at and where you face challenges, you can make better decisions and set realistic Doing physical exercise or workout makes us physically fit and provides strength to our inner self. This enables
goals. This process helps you recognise areas where you can improve while also leveraging your strengths to us to have self-confidence as we feel stronger in body and mind too.
reach your full potential. Identifying strengths and weaknesses is a continuous journey that empowers you to
develop and enhance various aspects of your life. Qualities of Self-Confident People
Each time we face our fear, we gain strength, courage and confidence in the process. With realisation of one’s Self-belief is the confidence in one’s abilities, driving them to pursue goals with determination and resilience.
own potential and self-confidence in one’s ability, one can build a better world. One’s faith in himself or Trusting in your own abilities is crucial. For example, Priya had confidence in her potential to become a doctor,
his caliber is self-confidence . It is a kind of self-belief and positivity that makes one realise his/her worth or which kept her motivated through the challenges she faced.
strengths. Self-confidence is not an inherited trait, rather it has to be generated. Hard work is the consistent and dedicated effort put into achieving objectives, often involving persistence
SELF-CONFIDENCE and overcoming obstacles. For example, Arjun overcame his poor performance by dedicating long hours to
studying, which led him to achieve top grades.
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 Positive attitude is an optimistic mindset that focuses Hard work Self-belief Positive Commitment
succeed in anything we do in life. People who are confident believe that they can do anything given to them on finding solutions and opportunities, contributing to attitude
in any situation. overall well-being and success. Maintaining optimism
helps overcome obstacles. For example, Raj remained
positive about his projects even in tough situations, which contributed significantly to his success.
Commitment is the dedication and determination to fulfil responsibilities and pursue goals, prioritising
long-term objectives over short-term challenges. For example, Maya’s consistent practice in sports, helped
Self-confidence
her win a championship.
Building Self-Confidence
Building self-confidence involves recognising and embracing your strengths while setting and achieving
Riya struggled with self-confidence. She practiced positive self-talk and set small, small, manageable goals. Through consistent self-reflection and positive reinforcement, you can gradually
As a result, she often hesitated to achievable goals, build her confidence. After overcome self-doubt and grow more assured in your abilities. The three steps to building self-confidence are
share her ideas in meetings. a few weeks, she began to speak more often as follows:
and felt much more assured in her abilities.
Appreciate Achievements and Accept Failures: Recognise and celebrate your successes, no matter how
Factors Boosting Your Self-Confidence small, and view failures as learning opportunities rather than setbacks. This balanced perspective helps
build resilience and self-assurance.
There are some social, cultural and physical factors, which also play a vital role in building self-confidence are: Have a Goal and Take Steps Towards It: Set clear, achievable goals and break them into manageable
steps. Consistently working towards these goals enhances your sense of accomplishment and boosts
confidence in your abilities.
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