Each newsletter we will be sharing a virtue that will be the focus in our school over the following three weeks.  

What is Confidence? Confidence is having faith in something or someone.  It is a kind of trust.  When you have self-confidence, you trust that you have what it takes to handle whatever happens.  You feel sure of yourself and enjoy trying new things.  When you are confident in others, you rely on them and confide in them.

Why Practice it? Without confidence, fears and doubts hold us back.  We feel worried and uncertain, and afraid of making a mistake.  With confidence, we try new things and learn all the time.

How do you practice it? Practicing confidence is knowing you are worthwhile whether you win or lose, succeed or fail.  You feel sure of yourself and gladly learn from your mistakes.  You don't allow doubt or fear to stop you.  You try lots of new things and discover what you are best at.  You think positively.  You have confidence in life, trusting that all things work together for good.

Signs of Success Congratulations!  You are practicing Confidence when you...

• Remember that you are worthwhile whether you succeed or fail.
• Are willing to try new things.
• Discover your talents.
• Learn from your mistakes.
• Are free of worry.
• Think positively.

"Shoot for the moon.  Even if you miss it you will land among the stars."  Les Brown