Group activities to build confidence

“Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance arising from an appreciation of one’s own abilities or qualities. “ (Oxford Dictionary 2016)

An individual’s level of confidence can affect many things:

Career success		Relationships		Emotional health		Behaviour		Quality of life

There are two types of mind-sets people have:

Think and discuss techniques and actions to improve confidence

Task 1

Read each of the following statements and think about which one’s are most and least like you:

· I do what I think is expected of me rather than what I believe to be right.

· I handle new situations with relative comfort and ease.

· I feel positive and energized about life.

· If something looks difficult I avoid doing it.

· I keep trying, even after others have given up.

· If I work hard to solve a problem I’ll find the answer.

· I achieve the goals I set for myself.

· When I overcome an obstacle, I think about the lessons I have learnt.

· I believe if I work hard, I’ll achieve my goals.

· I need to experience success early in a process, or I won’t continue.

Task 2