Feeling academically confident is something that a lot of people struggle with. But, having academic confidence can help you truly believe that you can achieve what you put your mind to. Here are some tips that might help you to build academic confidence.
One way to build on your academic confidence is to focus on the things that you can control. You can’t control what will be on the exam, or the content of the exam paper. But, you can control what and how much you know in preparation for the exam. So, step out of your comfort zone and put in a little bit of extra work so you feel more confident and comfortable when it comes to taking the exam. Read around the topic that you’re struggling with, do practice papers and utilise resources, like tutoring. Instead of beating yourself up, take steps that will get you close to your personal targets.
Remember that each day that you show up and try your best, is a day that you should give yourself a pat on the back. School can be very overwhelming, especially when it comes to exam periods, so celebrate the small wins. Celebrate good feedback on homework, or celebrate a good grade. Honouring the wins makes the struggles feel a little less tough.
Remember that confidence is built over time
It’s important to note that academic confidence is something that won’t come overnight. It’s something that will come with time. Your confidence may grow a little when you get a good grade, for example, so hold onto that, and always remember that you can do it.
This is probably the biggest and most important tip. Everyone is on their own academic journey and you never know someone’s full story, so it’s unfair on yourself, and unfair on others, to compare your academic knowledge or progress. Each person has strengths and weaknesses. The only comparison you should be making is comparing yourself to past you. Acknowledge how far you’ve come and that can help you visualise how far you can go. Believe in yourself.
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