Self-confidence and self-esteem refer to how an individual perceives him/herself, and believes on one’s worth. Self-confidence is the belief that you will be successful in what you do. Your confidence is related to your self-esteem, which means you feel good about yourself. People with high self-esteem tend to:
Young people with high self-esteem are more likely to practice according to their wills and beliefs. However having a high self-esteem doesn’t always mean you are confident.
- Have positive self-image
- Be less likely to be influenced by what others think
- Respect and uphold own and others’ decisions
Young people with high self-esteem are more likely to practice according to their wills and beliefs. However having a high self-esteem doesn’t always mean you are confident.
Confidence helps you make safe and informed decisions. You may be able to avoid people or situations that are not good for you, and find better ones. A confident teenager may be able to recover from difficult experiences or cope in hard situations.
Here are some tips:
Remember that in general, healthy and safe relationships are
Have the confidence in yourself to make good decisions towards a healthy and safe relationship wherever you are and no matter what age you are.
Here are some tips:
- Be practical at what you will be able to do, then slowly increase the difficulty level.
- Keep trying new things- If you fail, keep trying
- Practice good social skills like good body posture and keep smiling
- Act confidently- it is the first step to feeling confident.
- If you are unsure in a conversation, ask the other person a question- you will be able to continue without feeling awkward. Before you know it, you will be chatting easily.
Remember that in general, healthy and safe relationships are
- Consensual and does not exploit one another
- Concerned about consequences such as STI’s and pregnancy
- Respectful and caring with good communication.
Have the confidence in yourself to make good decisions towards a healthy and safe relationship wherever you are and no matter what age you are.