Unpacking Confidence and Self Esteem (Part 2) POSITIVE
In our prevbioyuCshaerdtizcale, we expUlorendtpheacocnckepitsnofgselfesteem for the outcome and instead
concentrated on learning from the and confidence, along experience. Remarkably, during
with identifying signs of low my debut attempt, I secured the exCpeorienncefsoidf greappnlincg
self-esteem in children. third position. This achievement Drawing from my personal underscored a newfound realizaewithatniond:
my potential was limitless Self Esteem confidence issues stemming from when I set my mind to a task. This my own childhood circumstances, triumph, in turn, bolstered my selfconfidence. I shared anecdotes that shed light I continued to confront
(Part 1) on the struggles I faced. In the my apprehensions and hurdles, continuation of our exploration firmly believing in my capacity to into the realms of self-esteem emerge victorious. It’s crucial for and confidence , we will focus on youngsters to recognize that their strategies to cultivate and enhance battles commence within their
This is one of the major parents’ expectations or seilsfs-ueestoerecmhailnlecnhgeildthraetn.Waree’nlelgdleclvteed or mabiunsedds, . Shifting from a negative inatffoechtsomwostppaeroepnletasn,dgiunardthiiasncsa,nalneadd a cmhiilnddtosettoapositiveoneunlocksa
different ways depending have negative core beliefs educators can play pivotal roles world of possibilities. To help foster
on the mindset state of about themselves. Some insonmuerotnue.rThinigs waeeckhIilwda’nstsenofsetheofcasueslefs-that tchiilsdrpenositive mindset, there are several
us to focus of confidence of face is bullying from their worth. Recall the story I recounted strategies children can employ.
a child especially teenagers family members, their abinosuetcomndyaraysspchiroaolt.ioLnet’sto paeerrtsiactipscahtoeol or eSvelnf-thaecceptance and self-awareness inlobokeaut thyecdoenfinteitsiotns o(Mf msoacbieotyntaltel)a.rge. lMayentthael foundation, allowing them
self-confidence,according to health problems , disability;
This personal journey propelled to acknowledge their inherent
the dictionary,it is a feeling genetics; illness; physical moef ttrousteimn obnaer’skaboilnitieas,trabnisliftoiersm; saoc-ioecwonoormthiciness and refrain from selfvanedrdyi.scrimcirniattiicoinsm.Embracingcompliments tiqvuealiptiresocanedssjudogfemseenltf-dsitastcuos
or feeling of self-assurance can also cause low selfesteem.
The initial steps I took involved becomes a natural response, and
arising from an appreciation inotfronsep’secotwinonab–iliutinesdoerrstanOdnienmgamy aysk, houwnwdiellrIstanding that they are who
qualities. notice as a child that I am thoughts and perceptions about they perceive themselves to be
I remember that when I lacking confidence or as mwyasseylof.unGg,rIadexupaerlileyn,ceIdresatrpuarcetnut rheodw do rIeniontficoercestheirself-image.Regular maylosteloff-pbeurllcyeinpgt,iowna,s gathzaitnthgatimnytcohildisplracakcintgice of positive affirmations
body shamed,had selfdoubt confidence or is having low the mirror and seeing a beauti- becomes a powerful tool, shapaicncegptitnhgeir and self judgement self-esteem. Some of the fuwl,hircehsrileiaellnytayffoecutendgmgyirl sciganpsainbcleudoe;fnot confidence. For parents,
confidence in a negative compliments, avoiding tackling one challenge at a time. My guardians, and teachers, setting
way. I used to love the idea challenges for fear of focus shifted from fearing failure attainable expectations for children
of participating in beauty failing and embarrassment. topaegmeanbtsra(mcimnagbotnhtle),obputporBteuingityovfeorrly upisept ibvyotal. Embracing a growthoriented
everytime I would think disapproval or criticism, growth. I remember when I was perspective encourages
about what people always feeling sad, depressed, absaoiduatbo1u9t myyeraicrksetsoaldnd, reansxidioiuns,gashianmed, canhgirlydorren to take ownership of their SeholewbIiwaPshnoitkbweaeu,tifaulbuetautwyorctholensst.est learning and development. Recognizing
looked like a boy instead. I remember when I was organized. Inwardly, I encour- their uniqueness – their
Would then start judging was struggling with low aganedddomubytsineglmf ytsoelff,eancdeingtheseclhf-aelsltenemge/confdidiesnticnec, t passions, learning styles,
up disqualifying myself whenever I would think head-on. I said to my self “baby and aspirations – is essential. It’s
even before entering at all of entering a competition, gibrelc,autsheiIsbeilsievyeod uI wrasfinrostt tmasykhetaort twroyuld bceartufcasiat,l to remember that children thgioso,ddeononu’tghw. orry about fIawilourlde satnardt expeeriqenucipngped with strong self-esteem notLgoewttins ge laf -peosstieteiomn/, judsitarrrehgeais, tweoru, ld faeneldsicckonfidence exhibit resilience
confidence may stem because I was scared of gofrotmheerxep,erleieanrcnes hinoewarltyheylosdinog iatnadnfadilure. inI dtihdne’tface of challenges, ultimately jucshtildhooidt”l.ikAe hnodw tithstatrtiesd exeancjotylymwy lhifeabtecauesevIoklevpitng into capable leaders of
with me at primary school. If battling anxiety, fear and
I did. I registered without concern the future. a child doesn’t fit in at school, even night mares. has difficulty meeting their