Confidence/self-esteem
Information and resources about improving confidence and self esteem for students

Niko Everett would like to introduce you to someone she thinks you should know-YOU! As the founder of Girls for Change, Niko has helped many young teens transform their communities and themselves by holding up a powerful mirror. In this engaging talk, NikWatch this video on building self esteem
There is nothing more frightening than the moment we expose our ideas to the world. Author and vulnerability researcher Brené Brown shows us how to deal with the critics and our own self-doubt by refusing to 'armor up' and 'shut ourselves off'.Watch the youtube video
This information package is designed to provide you with some information about low self-esteem - how it develops, how it is maintained, and how to address this problem. Organised into modules that are designed to be worked through in sequence: each module includes information, worksheets, and suggested exercises or activities.
Upset feelings which may derive from low self esteem or confidence are usually caused by the way we are thinking about what is happening, not the events themselves. To change your feelings (and your behaviour), try the following 'Exchange Vocabulary'. When you first try this new way of thinking, it might not feel right. The more you do it, however, the more natural these realistic beliefs will become.
If something is causing you concern, is upsetting or distressing you, then it may help to talk about it in a safe environment.
If you are a partnership student please find out what support your institution offers.
For students studying on the Plymouth and Truro campus, you can seek support and professional advice from: