Today we had a lovely Assembly! Confidence was introduced as our February theme of the Month. We watched a
TED-Ed video and were provided with 3 awesome tips to boost confidence! Here are the tips, taken from the TED-Ed
Blog! I had to share – these are such great
tips!!
Tip #1: Try a quick fix. This tip will give
you an immediate confidence boost. TED-Ed suggests that you picture your success
when you’re beginning a difficult task. For example, strike a powerful pose for five
minutes before a challenge and/or listen to music with deep bass. Music can promote feelings of power. To learn more about some of the research
behind these ideas, watch Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk on body language and Emily Balcetis’ TED Talk on motivation.
Tip #2: Believe in your
ability to improve. Do you believe that your abilities and talents are
fixed at birth, like your eye color? Or that can they be developed — like your
muscles? Researcher Carol Dweck defines these beliefs as the “fixed mindset”
and the “growth mindset.” With a fixed mindset, you may be more likely to give
up after an early setback — thinking that you’ve discovered something that
you’re not very good at. But with a growth mindset, a challenge can be an
opportunity to learn and improve. The truth is, the connections in your
brain will get stronger and grow with study and practice. To learn how to
change a fixed mindset into a growth mindset, check out this TED-Ed Select.
Tip 3#: Practise failure: Face it: you’re going to fail sometimes. Everyone does. Studies show that those who fail
regularly and keep trying anyway are better equipped to respond to challenges
and setbacks in a constructive way. They learn to try different strategies, ask
others for advice, and persevere. Need a little inspiration to move forward?
Watch this TED Talk from Sarah Lewis on how to
embrace the near win.
Okay Fossil!
It is time to think of a challenge that you want to take on — and go for
it! The world needs your confidence!
Source:
Laura McClure (2015)
- http://blog.ed.ted.com/2015/11/05/3-quick-tips-to-boost-your-confidence/
