“Tips to Boost Your Confidence,” Translated by Jennifer
Cody
“Take the belief that you are valuable, worthwhile, and
capable. Also known as self-esteem. Add in the optimism that comes when you are
certain of your abilities, and then empowered by these. Act courageously to
face a challenge head-on. This is confidence.”
This video claims that confidence is a combination of nature
and nurture. Since my dad has no shortage of self-confidence, that’s for sure.
Some people who are off-put by his strong personality sometimes consider it
closer to conceitedness. Though I’m all for self-love, I just can’t relate to the
proud self-assurance he puts off. I can only assume my lack thereof comes from
my circumstances and my choices since instead, I’m more prone to insecurity. One
thing I do have going for me, however, is my ability to continuously fail yet my
resilience is unscathed. Whether this has to do with my sheer willpower to
improve or stubborn discontentedness with imperfection is debatable. I’m
willing to try the three tips for cultivating confidence. For starters, her
first suggestion is done and done—I am the queen of quick fixes. I can ride on
those feelings of satisfaction for a while. Tip two, believing in my ability to
improve, is something less simple for someone like me. While I am all about completing
those short-term tasks that make me feel accomplished, striving for longer-term
talents and skills seem like a mountain even when the practice that makes perfect
are more like molehills. My attempt at emulating my twin sister’s artistic skills
comes to mind. However, just because I’m more likely to give up in the context
of becoming the next Frida Kahlo I don’t think means I inherently believe I
have this sort of fixed mindset in all areas. Instead of art, which I’ve become
perfectly okay at being less than proficient at, I tend to focus this energy on
developing my own unique gifts. Lastly, tip three I can say I have more than
mastered as I could be the poster-girl for regenerating after many a mistake. All
things considered, you’d think I’d ooze confidence based on the three tips in this
video! I guess this remedy for confidence is more a life-long treatment than a
clear-cut cure, and that’s okay.
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