Self-confidence is: 1. Feeling skilful - able to do things, if only a few things well.
2. Feeling appreciated, feeling loved, accepted, listened to and supported by other people. 3. Feeling responsible - feeling able to make healthy decisions for yourself and take responsibility for your actions and their effect on others. Feeling that you have something to say about what happens in your life and you are not just a victim of forces and pressures beyond your control.
EXERCISE 9: DISCUSSION
1. Write down three ways in which you feel skilful. For example, I can play the piano.
2. Write down three things that other people appreciate about you. For example, People say I am funny.
3. Write down three things for which you are responsible. For example, I am great at keeping the car in good running order.
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Is anyone willing to share?
Self-Disclosure: is the ability to be open and honest about oneself with others.
It is important in the process of developing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships.
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