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3. When others make fun of you, should you be worried about it or

stay focussed on yourself?

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4. If Anita did not believe in herself, do you think she would have been able

to do what she did?

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Key Values

How To Increase Your Own Confidence

To start with, try these:

• Create a list of things you excel in. Can you sing or draw? Can you read

well? Do you excel at sports? Can you tell a funny story?

• Ask a parent or friend to help you create your list if you need assistance.

• Work on the skills you already possess. Consider how you could practise

some of your strengths on a daily basis.

• Convert ‘I cannot’ to ‘I can’. Are you telling yourself, ‘I am not good at

this’ or ‘I cannot do this’ in your head? That is you having a negative
self-image. Try to change these negative thoughts into positive ones.

Say to yourself, ‘I can attempt it’ or ‘I can handle this’. Say to yourself,

‘I will do my best’.

• Give it your all. Making a good effort might make you feel good about

yourself. If you put in your 100%, it will boost your confidence. However,
do not get upset over the result.

• Spend time with those you care about. Do fun activities with your
family or parents. It makes you feel like you belong, and that boosts

confidence.

• Be kind to your parents. Aid them with food preparation, cleaning,

or pet feeding. You feel good about yourself when you act kindly. You

realise what you do matters.
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