Self-confidence
Self-confidence
Self-confidence (pronunciation: /ˌsɛlfˈkɒnfɪdəns/) is a term used to describe an individual's trust in their own abilities, qualities, and judgment.
Etymology
The term "self-confidence" is derived from the Latin words 'self' meaning 'one's own' and 'confidence' meaning 'trust or faith'. It first appeared in English in the mid-16th century.
Definition
Self-confidence is the belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities. It is the state of being aware of one's capacity to achieve set goals despite or because of the obstacles. Self-confidence is not a static measure, it's a mindset that takes effort to maintain when the going gets tough. It must be learned, practiced and mastered just like any other skill. But once you master it, everything in your life will change for the better.
Related Terms
- Self-esteem: This is a related term that refers to a person's overall sense of their value or worth. It can be considered a sort of measure of how much you appreciate and like yourself.
- Self-efficacy: This is the belief in one's capabilities to achieve a goal or an outcome. It is a personal judgment of "how well one can execute courses of action required to deal with prospective situations".
- Self-awareness: This is the ability to have a clear perception of your personality, including strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions. Self-awareness allows you to understand other people, how they perceive you, your attitude and your responses to them in the moment.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Self-confidence
- Wikipedia's article - Self-confidence
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