College Admissions Essay: Lindsey Dice

I was always insecure about something my whole life. I was scared to talk to “cool kids” because I would stumble on my words or say something dumb. I would avoid going to social events because I wasn’t good at talking with people and was afraid that I would set a bad impression when meeting new people because I never knew what to say. Sometimes I was even insecure about my appearance. Was I wearing something ugly? Is there something in my teeth? Is my hair a mess? By being afraid of what others thought of me and not being fully confident in myself, I was showing insecurity. Being insecure can be a bad thing but it could also be a good thing as it teaches you to be happy with what you look like and who you

To have a positive outlook on life we all have to gain confidence physically and mentally. We can attain self-confidence overtime; we need it in order to be successful in life. Although, it is difficult in our society to attain high level self-esteem due to picture perfect images, plastic surgery, and surreal role models. Low self-esteem is not only in women it is in men; everyone has some sort of low self-esteem because as humans none of us are perfect.

I believe in the beauty of confidence. Confidence is truly a defining factor in self-recognized beauty. I believe that confidence is one of the most important traits that an individual can possess. To perceive confidence is not solely to feel pride in oneself, but to recognize the strength that lies in the presence of a single individual. To feel the power of emotions that can exist, the wonder of thoughts that are able to ring inside a free mind too. To feel strength in a crowded room is to be mighty. To sit down beside champions of the same sport and to not feel an urge to compare oneself to others in any manner but for inspiration. Letting only my eyes wander to the appearance and the interviews of my competition, but for the sole purpose of improving myself. To settle for less than I already am because of someone else is a crime I have the power to commit, as well to prevent. People are so much fiercer and more powerful than their minds will ever lead them to believe. To feel dignity blossom inside a mind and soul is to allow a heart the ease of knowing that it is at rest inside a chest that it

Being confident in who yourself is important to me because there is always going to be people in this world that try to put you down.Being confident in yourselfs makes you be able to shake stuff off and not let what other people say about you affect you. There's always going to be people who try and make you feel bad about yourself.The quotes that i think relates the most for me is “Your immense dorkiness as a teen will be the center of your artistic life,the center of your sense of humor, the center of your ongoing friendships with so many of the kids you know back then.¨

But what is wrong with being confident. Confidence is the belief of one's abilities or powers to do something. These things can vary from getting up and giving a speech to climbing to the highest mountain top. One of the biggest advantages of being confident is just being confident. The only person you have to prove anything to is you. You can be yourself around everyone, and you don't care what people think as long as you’re happy.The only person you have to be better than is the person that you were yesterday. In the words of Joss Whedon, “ Be yourself, unless you suck.” Now some people might think, “ Wow! That was really derogatory and degrading.” What Joss meant was the arrogant, hypocritical, and the ignorant people shouldn’t be themselves, those are the people that suck. Those are the people that need to change. The positive, confident and ambitious people are the people that should never change. Those are the people that should be themselves.Being confident has many other positive effects on people, such as you will think like a winner basically turning yourself into the little engine that could.I think I can.(3x) Any mountain you can climb and any ocean you can swim. Your attitude will also be a lot better and you will attract the right people because who doesn't love a positive outgoing person that doesn't let anything stand in the way of him or her. You won't look for excuses not to do something you should look for excuses or reasons to do something. Next time you talk yourself out of doing something like going to a party or doing something challenging that will take all of your effort, say “What the Hell!” and go do it anyway, because remember being confident is just about making yourself happy. If you don’t finish the challenge you got yourself into as long as you gave it your all you can be happy with

It is in every aspect of each of our lives. It has made me able to stand up for myself, and helped me perform well all the time. It impacts you socially, mentally and physically which can be very helpful, ro not so much. Without confidence, I am terrible at stuff I try, nervous in most places I go. I can't have fun and I can’t be vulnerable which is vital in life. As I’ve learned to control my confidence, it has helped me more than anything else in my life and become my attitude for everything I come up against. Not saying that I don’t ever have a lapse in it, but when I have my confidence on my side, I can do

When confidence reaches an extreme, a person will believe that everything they say, think, and do is correct. This trait, in my opinion and experience, causes people to mistrust you. Additionally, people with extreme confidence also develop an air of haughtiness, and no one is fond of condescending persons. On the other hand, A wise person often questions every fact, every action, and every intuition.Since wise people continually question themselves, they give others the impression of insecurity. Then, you may be wondering, what is the solution to this

The world we live in is tough, and self-confidence can either make or break a person. Confidence is when a person believes in himself, otherwise he can get lost. Self-esteem is affected by race, age, ethnicity, gender and many more factors. Confidence can also be associated with feelings about one's appearance. Confidence and its effects can be looked at through many different lenses. It is a characteristic that is constantly relived every day in a person’s life and can almost always be strengthened and improved.

According to Merriam- Webster’s Dictionary (2003), self confidence is defined as, “confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities”, and confidence is defined in three ways. These three definitions are as follows: “a feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something”; “a feeling or belief that someone or something is good or has the ability to succeed at something”; and “the feeling of being certain that something will happen or that something is true (Webster, 2003). For the purpose of this concept analysis of self confidence, the definition of “the feeling or belief that you can do something well or succeed at something” will be utilized.

Self confidence has to do with our mindset and your mindset determines your happiness in life. Self confidence is our own attitude towards ourselves, our beliefs in what we are capable of and also, based on the way we see the world. Although some of these beliefs are enabling and practical, others limit our potential. Therefore if you are not where you desire to be in your life, whether physically, romantically, emotionally or financially, the chances are that a basic, deeply ingrained negative belief is limiting your progress.

Having self confidence is very important because it can help you in the decisions you make. It also helps you have a better daily life and better relationships. It’s important also because it helps you to being healthier. Ways that you can build your self confidence is doing what makes you happy, being more active, not spending so much time on media and worrying about what you look like. Also, not comparing yourself with others. Getting better sleep, and talking to your parents about your daily life more often. Just by trying you can help yourself a lot and your

What is your full name, and what does it mean? If you don't know, look it up! Please tell us what your FIRST & LAST names mean, or the history behind your names, and (if you know) why it was given to you. Upon reflection, do you think that your name is an accurate representation of your personality? Why or why not?

Confidence, according to Dictionary.com, is defined as “full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing” and/or “belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities”. Confidence is knowing what you are doing and being proud of the work you did. There is good confidence and bad confidence. Good confidence is doing your best work on something, and knowing 100% that it has accomplished its purpose. Bad confidence is also heard as being over-confident. This is where you or someone else believe that he or she can do no wrong. Everything that person does, in their mind, is always correct, and everyone else around he or she saying anything different is

Our self esteem is instilled in us during our youth. Being constantly criticized by family, friends, and society tends to slowly strip us of our feelings of self worth. Our low self esteem strips us of our self confidence to make even the smallest of decisions. Improving your self esteem increases your confidence and is a first step towards finding happiness and a better life. Read on to find out how!

Being confident in the decision you make for that position(“Farrell” para. 11). Confidence is having no fear of failure(“Farrell” para. 11). To believe in yourself, trust in yourself, and you have achieved confidence. Self-confidence is something that cannot be taught to the people. It is up to the person to decide how much belief they have of themselves and how much effort they can propose. the point I have found to realize is that you must first believe in yourself before others will believe in you(“Farrell” para.11). Nobody teaches us to be happy or sad. They are natural feelings that come along as we grow into good people mentally, physically, emotionally and psychologically. When you get to the point where you allow others to determine how you feel about life, you need to stop and take an control back into the life(“Tobak” para. 15). Ask yourself if you lack of self-confidence and self-assurance that is holding you back from being the best of that you can possibly be(“Farrell” para.11). Most often these feelings come from people, allowing the negativity of other people to overcome them. You have to be willing to take control of your life and whatever is holding you back from the goal of receiving the confidence wanted. So often we as people look for the value from society before we evaluate ourselves. I have allowed society to determine how I should look, dress and feel. It is time for me