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Course on Unlocking Self-Confidence

Confident You: Believe in Yourself



Strategies to improve self-confidence, self-worth, and self-image. 

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  • tickBuild self-confidence and self-esteem by understanding their importance and how they impact personal growth and relationships.
  • tick Develop positive self-talk skills to manage emotions, reduce stress, and enhance overall mental well-being.
  • tick Identify personal strengths, talents, and gifts, and learn how to apply them to build confidence and succeed in various areas of life.
  • tick Learn strategies for taking healthy risks and stepping out of comfort zones, fostering resilience and adaptability in new situations.
  • tickEmbrace failure as a learning opportunity, understanding that setbacks are part of growth and can lead to eventual success.

Module Overview

 

Module

1

Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem

  • Understand the connection between self-confidence and self-esteem and how they contribute to overall well-being.
  • Identify traits of individuals with positive self-esteem and explore ways to improve personal self-worth.
  • Develop strategies for building and maintaining self-confidence in challenging situations.
  • Reflect on personal experiences to recognize areas for boosting self-esteem and confidence.
  • Explore the impact of self-confidence on decision-making, relationships, and personal success.

Module

2

Learning About Yourself

  • Identify personal strengths, skills, and interests to understand oneself better and enhance self-confidence.
  • Reflect on personal weaknesses and develop strategies to turn them into growth opportunities.
  • Understand the importance of collaboration and learn to contribute effectively to group work.
  • Explore how asking for help and accepting support from others fosters confidence and growth.
  • Set goals for personal improvement by identifying areas of growth and developing action plans.

Module

3

Positive Self-Talk

  • Understand the role of self-talk in shaping thoughts, emotions, and behavior, and how it impacts self-confidence.
  • Learn to identify and replace negative self-talk with positive affirmations to foster a growth mindset.
  • Practice different types of self-talk, including motivational and instructional, to improve emotional resilience.
  • Develop daily positive self-talk habits to maintain a healthy mindset and enhance self-esteem.
  • Apply positive self-talk strategies to challenging situations, reflecting on their effectiveness in boosting confidence.

Module

4

Trying New Things and Learning from Failure

  • Understand the importance of trying new things and stepping out of one's comfort zone to foster growth.
  • Explore the concept of healthy risk-taking and practice evaluating risks to make informed decisions.
  • Reflect on the role of failure in personal development and learn to view setbacks as learning opportunities.
  • Develop resilience techniques to cope with failure and bounce back stronger.
  • Set realistic goals for new experiences, create actionable plans, and evaluate progress to build confidence.

Meet the Course Creator,
Dr. Lisabeth Medlock

Dr. Medlock is a psychologist, ICF and Board Certified Coach and consultant with a mission to help people and organizations do better and be better. She serves as an advocate, solutions finder, change agent and resource. For 30 years she has worked with public and nonprofit organizations, beginning in middle schools developing self-competence and conflict resolution programs. She has worked with over 100 organizations to improve their impact on the people and communities they serve. She has been a blogger for the Huffington Post, a TEDx speaker, an author, and has developed myriad curricula, training manuals and self-help booklets.

Lisabeth Medlock