Discussion Exercise/Thought Process: If you think you can, you’re on the right track
Believing in yourself makes a big difference. And it’s a skill that you can learn and practice.
How often do you approach a new challenge with a “can do” attitude? Often? Rarely? Never? Here’s a news flash: Thinking negatively often leads to failure. On the other hand, believing you can do something gives you a big advantage from the start. Why don’t people believe in themselves?
How can you start to believe in yourself? Here are some strategies that can help:
- When faced with a challenge, force yourself to stop thinking “I can’t.” Instead, re-program and re-state your thoughts to be positive. It takes practice, but it can make all the difference in the outcome.
- Remind yourself of past successes. Give yourself credit for big and little things that go right.
- Ask for help if you need it. Have a new task and don’t know how to handle it? Why guess? Instead, ask for help from a coworker (if it’s a work assignment) or trusted friend. Give yourself every chance to succeed. *Added to citation …ask for help from your instructor if it’s coursework.
Believing in yourself isn’t a magic trick ― it’s a work in progress for everyone.
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