I graduated college after a severe traumatic brain injury.

Things We Forget

By Gentle Witch

Graduated college with a double major

Former federal government employee

Solo Travel

A fear I overcame was traveling alone. My first solo trip felt intimidating, but I planned carefully and took things one step at a time. The experience boosted my confidence…
Preparation

One fear I’ve overcome is public speaking. For years, I avoided presentations whenever possible. I started by speaking up more in small meetings and gradually worked my way toward larger…
Social Anxiety

* As a preteen, I had social anxiety. In school, I would freeze up, too terrified of what others were thinking of me to move. When my family moved to…
Arachnophobia

As a child, I was severely arachnophobic. I overcame this fear by slowly exposing myself to spiders when my family went tent camping. I am privileged enough to say waking…
Paths

Taking initiative in everyday situations can nurture confidence over time. It’s important to remember that building self-confidence is a personal journey, and there are many paths to achieving it. What…
Trust

Learning to trust your instincts can help strengthen confidence in decision-making. What do you think is the best way to build self-confidence? Comment to let me know!
Track

One way to build confidence is by keeping track of goals you’ve achieved. It’s easy to forget how far you’ve come. What do you think is the best way to…
Influences

Surrounding yourself positive influences can help strengthen your confidence in yourself. What do you think is the best way to build self-confidence? Comment to let me know!
Self-Advocate

The more often you advocate for yourself, the more confident you become. Expressing your needs is important in a big way. What do you think is the best way to…
Skill

Developing a skill over time can be very empowering, and it allows one to build trust in themselves. What do you think is the best way to build self-confidence? Comment…