Confidence Grows Through Connecting with Others, Too

Confidence Grows Through Connecting with Others, Too

Relationships and feedback shape how we see our abilities. Discover ways to build healthier self-confidence without constantly comparing yourself to others.

Self-confidence doesn’t develop in a vacuum. The people around us can encourage us, but they can also fuel self-doubt—especially when we compare ourselves to others too often. It helps to learn to accept feedback without letting it define our worth, and to talk about our abilities objectively. Here, you’ll find exercises to help you recognise what you bring to the table, along with games that let you practise expressing yourself in everyday situations.

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Strategies for building self-confidence and belief in your abilities

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