Confidence doesn’t just come from knowing all the answers - it comes from preparation, practice, and the ability to push past mistakes. For students, debaters, or anyone trying something new, AI can be an unlikely but powerful tool for building that confidence. Practicing Without Pressure Speaking in front of people can be intimidating. Writing that first draft of an essay can feel overwhelming. This is where AI steps in. Tools like ChatGPT give students a way to practice ide

Confidence is not just about projecting your voice and standing up straight. It's about being able to fully believe that what you do, say and how you act matter.  For many of us, confidence is cultivated throughout our lives. Whether that's through extracurriculars, sports, or school. Regardless of how you strengthen your confidence, it's safe to say that confidence can not only change you but also change everyone around you. One excellent example is public speaking. Presenti

I’ve grown up with anxieties and insecurities, just like most people. I’m consciously aware of my size, space, and my voice in public settings. I fear being too much; too loud; too bossy; too extra. I’ve noticed it bleed into my entire life, and I know others carry this quiet struggle too. I think it’s different from being introverted. I think it’s anxiety that we have in us, nitpicking each move we make. I know that I have felt inferior and I still do. Confidence isn’t wallo

The impact of female athletes has had a staggering effect on young girls and their confidence. Seeing other women engage in sports and activities that a young girl may be too nervous to participate in helps grant them greater confidence and hope for their own abilities. The empowerment strong women have on younger girls creates a grand moral compass and ideology for them to look up to as they aim for their own success and goals. Female athletes, olympians, and even outside of

Since the very beginning of time, there have been expectations for the ways that women’s bodies look. Historically, fuller body types have been seen as idealistic. Since the early 20th century, the media has created the expectation that women should be small. After a period of promoting body positivity and “natural bodies,” there was a cultural shift. Many celebrities started to lose drastic amounts of weight in a short time. How’d they do it? Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1)

Confidence is not about being free from fear; it's about choosing to take action despite having it. The film, Hidden Figures,  powerfully conveys this message through Katherine Johnson's story. When she entered a room full of male engineers at NASA, she faced doubt and skepticism. However, her trust in her knowledge and abilities allowed her to push through, proving crucial to one of the most important space missions in US history. Her story highlights that confidence goes be

What is Confidence? For starters, confidence isn’t a special trait that only some people are born with. Psychologists describe confidence as a belief in your own ability to succeed at a specific task. This means that confidence isn’t something that you always have without a doubt. You might feel extremely confident about how you cooked dinner, but you also feel super nervous about a presentation you have to give. It shifts depending on the situation. However, the good news is

What is the basis of confidence? The phrase confidence is key is not just a saying it actually relates to our personal lives. For example, you may need confidence for careers, a workplace, a collaboration, or even specific skills or tasks like roller skating for the first time, or dancing on stage. You need to believe in yourself and feel confident in what you do. There are also times you might feel unaccepted or insecure. Confidence also means accepting yourself and building

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