This article was co-authored by Katie Styzek and by wikiHow staff writer, Jessica Gibson. Katie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
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School challenges people in different ways–whether you're starting out middle school, high school, or college. If you find it hard to speak up or you're afraid to try new things, work on building your confidence. You may find that developing a positive mindset, doing things you enjoy, and being around friends makes school a little easier. To help, we've gathered some great suggestions on how to become more self-assured at school.
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QuestionHow can I improve my self-esteem at school?Katie StyzekKatie Styzek is a Professional School Counselor for Chicago Public Schools. Katie earned a BS in Elementary Education with a Concentration in Mathematics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She served as a middle school mathematics, science, and social studies teacher for three years prior to becoming a counselor. She holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in School Counseling from DePaul University and an MA in Educational Leadership from Northeastern Illinois University. Katie holds an Illinois School Counselor Endorsement License (Type 73 Service Personnel), an Illinois Principal License (formerly Type 75), and an Illinois Elementary Education Teaching License (Type 03, K – 9). She is also Nationally Board Certified in School Counseling from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
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QuestionHow do I get so confident that I don't care about people's comments on my appearance?AbigailAbernathyTop AnswererUnderstand that people only bully others because have low self-esteem and need an outlet, so they try to deflect their thoughts from themselves. Do not take anyone's comments personally.
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QuestionHow can I feel confident when a person makes fun of me then everybody else laughs?Community AnswerJust laugh it off! I know it sound weird, but if you laugh with them, they'll see that they can't pull you down as easily as they thought. When people realize that you don't care about what they say, they will stop it because it starts getting boring.
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- ↑ https://www.theclassroom.com/confident-school-11728.html
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_we_should_embrace_mistakes_in_school
- ↑ https://www.aftt.edu.au/news/latest-news/12-ways-to-build-your-confidence
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/back-to-school.html
- ↑ https://www.theclassroom.com/confident-school-11728.html
- ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/shyness.html?ref=search
- ↑ https://www.theclassroom.com/confident-school-11728.html
- ↑ Katie Styzek. Professional School Counselor. Expert Interview. 25 November 2020.
- ↑ https://youtu.be/l_NYrWqUR40?t=105
About This Article
To be more confident at school, try to remember that no one is going to judge you for asking or answering questions in class, and if they do, that's their own problem, not yours. Also, do your best to stay on top of your homework since falling behind will make you feel less confident in class and come test time. If you're struggling to keep track of your assignments, start writing everything down in a planner so you're always confident that you know what you need to do. For more advice from our Counselor co-author, like how to be confident when interacting with others, read on!