Self-confidence comes handy in all situations of life. Be it an
adult or a child or a student, everybody has lots of tasks to
complete and self-confidence is necessary to perform tasks
successfully. Take the case of school-going children. With so
many subjects, they go through a lot of stress. Class tests,
debates, term papers, assignments, presentations...the list
seems unending. Having ample self-confidence helps students
undergo the stress of school and college education, thereby
making a strong foundation to build their future.
What is seen as the most important factor that determines the
performance of students in school is neither intellect, nor
energy or talent. What is? You guessed it right - it is the
amount of self-confidence a student has which decides how much
he will be able to use his talent, energy and intellect! Let's
see how self confidence
makes students soar higher.
Self-confident students make the most of the classroom
Self-confident students are able to pay more attention to the
teacher in the classroom as they develop an inherent will to
succeed and outdo others. They are more focused and do not
hesitate to ask questions. Asking questions in the classroom
requires certain courage to stand up and interrupt the teacher
to ask a question, and it requires self-confidence to do that.
On the other hand, a student lacking self-confidence might not
stand up and ask the teacher to explain once more even though he
is struggling to get a concept right. This creates obstacles to
their learning, as many things remain unclear to them that
require further guidance by the teacher.
They make lot of pals
Self-confident students make lot of pals and engage themselves
in subject
discussions with classmates. This kind of involvement
keeps them abreast of the latest, and also acts as a platform to
judge their knowledge as compared to other fellow students.
Discussions also bring various viewpoints to the forefront in a
common place, thereby enriching everyone by giving a multi-angle
view of the topic. Self-confident students therefore gain
manifold advantages as compared to other students.
Being in a group also help them know about the latest in the
field of education, the latest learning software, a certain book
which contains a lot of practice questions, an interactive CD
recently released, an invite-only seminar on career guidance,
scholarship tests of various universities, fee discount on
certain courses and so on which keeps them aware of the
opportunities ahead and help them tailor their efforts for
specific targets while other
students keep aloof and depend on
whatever they can gather in a single handed way.
They are able to maintain calm while answering questions,
therefore making fewer mistakes
It is very important for students to know that their result
score depends upon what they write and not upon what they are.
No matter how great a genius a student is, he is awarded marks
on the basis of what he writes in the answer sheet at the time
of examination. A little nervousness, hesitation, and lack of
self-belief can let confusion descend and make it difficult for
him to tackle even the simplest of questions. A confident
student, however, is able to keep his calm and is able to answer
questions he has not really prepared for! Such is the magic of
self-confidence!
Success attracts success
The marks of term papers, applause during
presentations,
appreciation from teachers and the opposite sex (don't neglect
this great confidence booster!) boost confidence to help
students perform even better in the final exams. Once
appreciated, these students immediately get an edge over other
students and close competitors and get the ball in their court.
The one who has tasted appreciation and acceptance craves it
even more. These students will work harder to remain in the
limelight. Success, hence, becomes a habit for these students.
And why not, they have the greatest weapon to take on their
opponents - their self-confidence!
About the author:
Tony Robinson spent many years as a School Teacher and
Administrator. Always of concern was low self esteem and a lack
of confidence with some students. For more information visit
http://www.better-self-esteem.com
