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A Bitter Taste of The Past
Resources for People with Low Self-
A B i t t er T a s t e o f Th e P a s t we can consider a better alternative— R es o ur ces f o r P e o p le w i t h L o w S e lf-
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constructive criticism. This way, you confidence
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can stay positive while providing
Many people suffer from self-confidence effective feedback without toppling their
issues, and Teacher Teoh herself was no confidence. Next, we could encourage Before wrapping up the interview,
exception. She hit rock bottom during them to speak up during discussions Teacher Teoh shared some resources that
her early high school days as she was or other events. We know that people can help boost self-confidence. Other

overweight, dampening her chances of with self-confidence issues tend to close than friends, there are tons of videos
being acquainted. “I couldn’t meet people’s themselves off, so giving them a chance online that teach us more about self-
gaze because I feared that they would look to express themselves is beneficial to confidence and classes that will educate

at me with disgust,” she stated. However, them. Remember, positivity is key when you on this multifaceted subject matter.
hope emerged during her second year of communicating with someone with low Of course, we also have one resource in
high school when she met her diligent self-confidence to make them feel safe our school: the Kuen Cheng Counselling
seatmate. Their work ethic inspired her to and appreciated. Department. Although disparate in form,
study harder, which improved her grades they meet with the same intentions: to

and boosted her confidence. Despite educate and help people with low self-
being aware that it was unhealthy, she W or d s of W i s d om confidence.
Words of Wisdom
had felt temporary relief from her grades,

making a conscious choice to lean on her
grades like a lifeline. “Anything to say to people with low The muffled chiming of the school
self-confidence? Hmm… try to practise bell marked the end of our
being kind to yourself,” Teacher Teoh interview. Overall, the insight

It would take her a few more years to conveyed cheerfully. Though, there are shared by Teacher Teoh had a
settle the inner turmoil during university. two key terms here that warrant further profound impact on us, serving
During her studies, she met a friend who elaboration: practice and being kind. as a gentle reminder of the
would praise her sincerely for whatever In this context, practice means that importance of self-confidence
she had accomplished. Moreover, her you’ll have to repeat it daily because and the struggles we may face

lecturers were kind and sweet to her, success won’t arrive at your doorstep in our personal journeys. We
creating a warm environment for her immediately. Outcomes could vary from hope that the tips can help
to soar and strive. Her self-confidence person to person, and it’s fine if you fail you in your daily life.

slowly mended itself together as she at first; don’t give up and try being kind
felt appreciated by everyone in her life, to yourself again. Being kind to yourself
shaping the person she is today. requires you to deduct the negativity in
your life, including negative thoughts
from yourself and negative people in your
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life, so it’s understandably hard for a lot of
people. However, with the passage of time
Someone around you could have low and unwavering determination, success
self-confidence too, and the best we can is sure to come to you in no time.
do is to help them. As mentioned above,
we shouldn’t criticise them harshly as
it only adds insult to injury. Instead,
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