Confidence Boosters ?

Question

I love school towards the end of the year because I'm well adjusted and I feel secure in the atomosphere I'm in. But on the first day of school, every year, my confidence always gets tossed out the window.

There's something intimidating about it, I don't know if anyone else understands. But it can be stressful, so if anyone can jot down a list of confidence-building basics, that'd be great! Or even some phrases to keep me thinking positively, that'd be wonderful as well.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Yeah.. I know what you mean. It's just that I don't know a lot of people at the beginning so I feel weird. But as the year goes by I get more comfortable too. But it's not like that in every class, some are different than others. I don't know how to improve confidence but your not the only one.

Answer 2

That's weird I'm the exact opppsite!

I walk in on the first day completely uninfluenced by anyone, but as the year drags on, I suppose they get to me

This poem is the best confidence builder I have ever seen:

Go placidly amid the noise and the haste,

and remember what peace there may be in silence.

As far as possible, without surrender,

be on good terms with all persons.

Speak your truth quietly and clearly;

and listen to others,

even to the dull and the ignorant;

they too have their story.

Avoid loud and aggressive persons;

they are vexatious to the spirit.

If you compare yourself with others,

you may become vain or bitter,

for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.

Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.

Keep interested in your own career, however humble;

it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.

Exercise caution in your business affairs,

for the world is full of trickery.

But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;

many persons strive for high ideals,

and everywhere life is full of heroism.

Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.

Neither be cynical about love,

for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment,

it is as perennial as the grass.

Take kindly the counsel of the years,

gracefully surrendering the things of youth.

Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.

But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.

Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.

Beyond a wholesome discipline,

be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe

no less than the trees and the stars;

you have a right to be here.

And whether or not it is clear to you,

no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.

Therefore be at peace with God,

whatever you conceive Him to be.

And whatever your labors and aspirations,

in the noisy confusion of life,

keep peace in your soul.

With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,

it is still a beautiful world.

Be cheerful. Strive to be happy.

Good luck!