Enhancing Self-Confidence and Efficiency
Bandura (2018) states that self-confidence, and self-efficacy play a key role in determining an individual’s potential to reach their goals. Setting challenging goals and seeking out feedback are key components of increasing self-confidence. You can also use visualization techniques to improve self-efficacy. Because it encourages individuals to go beyond what they believe they are capable of, setting challenging goals can be a great way to motivate yourself (Bandura 2018). The importance of seeking feedback can be beneficial because it allows individuals to identify their strengths and areas that need improvement. It will also help them feel more confident and productive (Bandura 2018, 2018). Visualization techniques such as picturing oneself completing a task successfully can increase self-confidence, self-efficacy, and help individuals believe they are capable of reaching their goals. (Bandura 2018). These features can be applied to learning or performance situations, such as when I study for difficult exams. To begin, I set myself a challenge, like achieving high marks on an exam. The next step is to seek out feedback from professors and classmates in order to identify my strengths as well as areas that need improvement. Cont…