Definition of self-confidence
Definition of self-confidence
Self-confidence is the confidence of the human in his qualities and abilities and assessment of things, Dr. Akram Reza defined as the faith of the human goals and decisions and capabilities and potential, namely faith in itself, and knows the person who believes in psychology himself as a person who respects and appreciates himself, loves himself and does not harm them, and trust in his abilities To make the right decisions and aware of the competencies, and the person who is confident of himself and reassurance and optimism and the ability to achieve goals, and evaluate people and relationships correctly based on his self-esteem and self-esteem, and begin self-confidence form over the years from birth to pass For experiences and impressions and experiences of life in family circles, school, university, and with teachers and friends.
The importance of self-confidence
1- Establish a positive relationship.
2- Eliminate the feeling of insecurity.
3- Enhancing the ability to achieve goals, dreams and desires.
4- Improve the ability to make the right decisions that are appropriate for the person, and perform the business well.
5- Self development, productive ability, determination and determination.
6- Give happiness.
Reasons for lack of self-confidence
1- The prevalence of criticism, especially in the first seven years of a child's life.
2- Ridicule the child whether from parents or friends or teachers and even strangers.
3- Psychological or physical punishment.
4- Punishment increases the sense of humiliation, refraction, and shame, and its repetition increases the negative impression until the person believes that he is a failure, bad, stupid or ugly.
5- Insult frequently.
6- Poverty and deprivation.
7- Failure or delay in academic achievement.
8- Habits, traditions and culture; for example, the individual's departure from the customs, traditions and culture of his society will be subjected to criticism and ridicule permanently, and the person's hatred of the color of his skin or the size of features or qualities or hair or body increase his self-confidence.
9- Not feeling important.
10- Failure in some positions in the past.
11- Neglect.
12- Delusions and fear.
13- Lack of self-esteem and low self-esteem.
Ways to enhance self-confidence
1- Identify weaknesses, improve them, and develop self.
2-Find, exploit, highlight, and develop strengths.
3- Be proactive and take care of what is new and useful, and encourage self if you make a mistake, and reward if successful.
4- Take care of the exterior, wear stylish clothes, and do not neglect personal hygiene.
5-See what's new, keep reading to gain knowledge, and be able to think better.
6- Stay away from negative friends critics, and seek out positive friends in support and praise.
7- Engaging in hobbies or new hobbies.
8- Participate in discussions, family dialogues and friends, exchange opinions courageously, and be keen to acquire the skills of conversation.
9- Encouraging oneself and reminding them of their strengths and positive steps, and replacing bad words with encouraging words that increase strength and improve psychological.
10- Being in a quiet place between nature, meditating for liberation from emotions and clearing the mind of negative thoughts and energy.
11- Self-love, non-derogation or dislike, and not thinking about the past and disturbing events.
12- Take care to help others.
By: Lara Abayat