'I'm just not a confident person.' Can this person change or are they stuck like this?

They can totally change!

• Confidence is a learned skill.

• Practice builds self-assurance.

• Effort leads to personal growth.

What is the difference between a confident person and an arrogant person?

Confident people are humble.

• Confidence shows self-assurance.

• Humility involves recognizing others.

• Arrogance creates a negative impression.

True or False: Confident people never feel scared or doubt themselves.

FALSE! Everyone feels fear and doubt. Confident people just act anyway. That's called courage, not fearlessness.

Your classmate fails in maths and says 'I'm such a failure.' What are they confusing?

They're confusing a failed attempt with being a failure as a person. One poor result doesn't define your worth!

Name the 5 types of strengths (Hint: APSCC)

Academic, Physical, Social, Creative, Character. You've got strengths in at least a few of these areas!

What is the 'Energy Test' for finding your strengths?

Notice which activities energize you versus drain you. Tasks matching your strengths feel less tiring.

Self-Awareness vs. Self-Consciousness: Which one makes you anxious about what others think?

Self-consciousness! Self-awareness equals understanding yourself from within. Self-consciousness equals constantly worrying about others' opinions.

What's the magic word that turns 'I can't do this' into growth language?

'YET'! Say 'I can't do this YET' to show future possibility and keep hope alive.

If your brain was playing different channels, what are the 3 types of self-talk it broadcasts?

Positive Self-Talk (encouraging), Negative Self-Talk (critical), and Neutral Self-Talk (just the facts).

What is toxic positivity and why is it harmful?

Toxic positivity denies real emotions.

• Suppresses genuine feelings.

• Creates emotional disconnection.

• Prevents healthy coping mechanisms.

The Spotlight Effect: How much are people actually paying attention to your mistakes?

Much less than you think! Everyone's focused on themselves. Even if they notice your mistake, they'll forget it in a few days.

The 10-10-10 Rule: What 3 questions help you realize others' judgment doesn't matter much?

Will this matter in 10 minutes? 10 months? 10 years? Most fears fail this test!

The 5-Second Rule: How does it help you beat overthinking and take action?

Count backwards 5-4-3-2-1 and move at '1' before your brain generates more doubts. Action defeats overthinking!

Why is failure actually helpful for your growth?

It teaches what doesn't work, builds resilience, reduces perfectionism, and increases creativity. No failure equals no learning!

What is the #1 filler word that makes you sound uncertain during presentations?

'Um' (also 'like,' 'basically,' 'you know'). Reduce these to sound more confident!

Active Listening Rule: What should you NOT do when someone's talking to you?

DON'T INTERRUPT! Let them finish completely. Also, put your phone away and actually face them.

Conversation Check: Name 2 signs someone wants to END the conversation.

Looking away frequently, checking phone constantly, giving one-word answers, body turned away. Time to politely wrap up!

How do you present your opinion effectively in class discussions? (4 steps)

1) State your position clearly, 2) Give 2-3 reasons, 3) Add examples, 4) Acknowledge other viewpoints exist.

What's the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Fact equals can be proven true/false. Opinion equals personal belief that can't be definitively proven. Use 'I think' or 'I believe' for opinions!

Best way to respond when a classmate disagrees with your opinion?

Best to stay calm and respectful.

• Focus on ideas, not personal.

• Listen to their perspective.

• Agree to disagree if needed.