Confidence can be cultivated by changing beliefs and practicing self-trust rather than waiting for external achievements or a particular look. Confidence is not the same as self-esteem: self-esteem is an evaluation of self-worth, while confidence is the belief that one can get things done and reach goals. In psychological terms, confidence aligns with self-efficacy. Confidence can feel like groundedness, where a person can stay “OK” even when things go poorly. Confidence struggles are common and not permanent, because beliefs about oneself can shift over time.
"“Confidence is so often this thing we think we're going to arrive at,” says Claire Fountain, licensed therapist and writer. “We often tell ourselves we will feel confident once we accomplish a certain goal or look a certain way,” she explains, “but true confidence is not dependent on outside factors; it's a sense of trusting one's self,” Fountain says."
"“If you struggle with confidence, you're in good company. Just remember it doesn't have to be for ever. We can change our beliefs about ourselves,” says Fountain. “What is confidence?” Although the two terms are often lumped together, confidence is not the same thing as self-esteem."
"“Self-esteem is an evaluation of self-worth,” says Dr Kristen Neff, associate professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at Austin; “it is one's estimation of themselves as a good or bad person.” “Confidence, on the other hand, is the belief that one can get things done and accomplish their goals.” In psychological literature, this is often referred to as self-efficacy, Neff says."
"Fountain describes confidence as a feeling of groundedness. “Even if things go poorly,” she says, “We can feel like, I'm OK.” Why is confidence important? Confidence is extremely important for one's overall wellbeing, says Dr Mia Smith-Bynum, professor and chair of the department of family science at the University of Maryland."
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