Story: Confidence

Finally! The national gymnastics competitions had arrived, and Sarita, the youngest girl in the competition, was ready to give her all. Since the age of four, she had been training in gymnastics with great motivation. As she grew older, she practiced it daily for long hours, but since it was what she loved so much, she did not feel tiredness. She truly seemed like a «spring.» This ability and discipline helped her quickly master the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercises. She always encouraged her teammates to boost their confidence, giving her coach a little tap on the shoulder and gently saying, «Trust.» When the competitions began, she liked to loudly say to her teammates, «Let’s go all out!» It wasn’t because she underestimated the other competitors, but it was the confidence she had in her coach, teammates, and most importantly, in herself. The other gymnasts were tall and slender, which favored them a lot, while Sarita was short and of a sturdy build. However, she took it as a challenge and embraced it wholeheartedly.

When asked what she attributes her success and confidence to, she always refers to her parents as examples of life. She states that they are key; they have accompanied and supported her, teaching her that others do not set standards for her, but she is the one who must challenge herself. That year’s competition was a success, opening doors to international competitions. Sarita continues to train with tenacity because her goal is to reach the Olympic Games, and every day she repeats to her coach and teammates, «Let’s go all out! I trust.»

Individual Work:

Look up the dictionary definition of «confidence» and copy its meaning.

Create two sentences using the word «confidence.»

In what moments do you feel confident in yourself?

Have you ever been demotivated to do something due to a lack of confidence in yourself? Tell us what happened.

Who or what has built confidence in your life? Have you expressed gratitude to them?

When you receive disapproval from the group, do you stop doing activities or things you enjoy out of fear of judgment? Briefly share your story.