Teen Chat 7 Ways To Believe In Yourself Part 1
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Teen Chat: 7 Ways to Believe in Yourself (Part 1)
Summary
Hey Teens,
When Tara told Vicky she was running for Student Council President, Vicky replied, "I could never do that." Similarly, Steve asked Derek if he would try out for the volleyball team. Derek, despite his hard work and good chances, doubted himself, thinking, "What if I don't make it?" Cory had also put him down, saying he wasn't good at volleyball.
Have you ever thought, "I'm not smart enough" or "I'm not good enough"? Such thoughts stem from beliefs you've adopted based on others' remarks. It's easy to trust others' opinions instead of believing in yourself.
Identifying Limiting Beliefs
Here's a list of common limiting beliefs:
- I'm unlovable.
- I'm undeserving.
- I don't matter.
- I'm unattractive.
- I'm stupid.
- I'm a failure.
These can originate from things teachers, parents, or peers have said. Often, those who are negative towards others project their own insecurities.
> "We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us."
> ?" Virginia Satir
Reflect on comments you've heard about yourself. Did a teacher say you couldn't achieve good grades? Did a parent's repetition convince you of your own limitations? Such statements can deeply affect you.
> "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
> ?" Eleanor Roosevelt
Negative experiences and failures might lead you to label yourself negatively. For example:
- Classmates mocking your test scores.
- Feeling neglected by parents.
- Blaming yourself for parents' divorce.
- Unexpected low grades making you feel inadequate.
Take time to write down your feelings about these situations.
Reassessing Your Beliefs
Recognizing your beliefs about yourself is the first step to change. Consider if these beliefs uplift you or hold you back. What you believe shapes your thoughts, feelings, actions, and ultimately, your results.
Flow of Influence:
1. Beliefs ?' 2. Thoughts ?' 3. Feelings ?' 4. Actions ?' 5. Results
Even if you lacked encouragement growing up, remember that effort is valuable. Don't let others define your worth or what you can achieve. Negative opinions don’t have to be your reality. The most crucial thing is that YOU believe in YOU.
Embracing Self-Belief
Start by speaking kindly to yourself. Would you talk to a friend the way you critique yourself? Likely not. Be your own best friend.
> "If you had a friend who talked to you like you sometimes talk to yourself,
> would you continue to hang around with that person?"
> ?" Rob Bremer
Positive self-regard is not conceit. Confidence is about embracing who you are, not thinking you're better than others. Respect and love for yourself enable you to accept respect and love from others.
Confidence vs. Arrogance
Arrogance often masks insecurity, while confidence is genuine self-appreciation. Believing in yourself encourages others to believe in you too.
> "Your relationship with others is the mirror to your relationship with you."
> ?" Eva Gregory
The greatest gift you can give is personal development. Take care of yourself first to better support others.
Moving Forward
Changing your beliefs is a courageous step. Recognize the origins of your "me beliefs" and challenge them.
Quick Tip:
Wear a rubber band on your wrist. When you catch a negative thought, snap it and correct the thought with something empowering. For example, instead of "I'm so stupid for forgetting my books," say "I’m getting better at remembering my books every day."
Whether spoken or unspoken, your words matter.
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