Linda Fehrman

Selective mutism, a psychiatric disorder, is found mostly in children and is illustrated by an inability to speak in specific social situations. Children with selective mutism can speak but don't because of social anxiety. These children…

Self-confidence is a positive attitude about yourself and your abilities. People who have self-confidence have a sense of control over their lives and generally believe that they can accomplish what they wish. It is an important trait to…

If you wake up every morning feeling dissatisfied and disillusioned about your life, it may be a strong indication that something needs to change. Whether that something is a big or small thing is of no importance. What matters is that…

Intelligence, both emotional and rational, plays a role in adolescent achievement. Self-confidence is more important than intelligence, however, because adolescents who lack self-confidence tend to underachieve or drop out of school, have…

Self-confidence, the belief in oneself and one's abilities, is one of the cornerstone's to a happy life. Self-confidence encompasses areas including relationships, career choices and general life satisfaction. Increasing self-confidence…

Self confidence can be difficult for those who are naturally shy, nervous or unsure of themselves. Fear of failure often becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy, making it harder to feel assertive or optimistic in similar circumstances. But…

Self-confident children are better equipped to adjust to difficult situations in a constructive way. Dealing with issues such as peer pressure is easier when kids feel capable of making wise decisions. Take a proactive stance to ensure…

Building a child's self-esteem and self-confidence is a priority for most parents, but sometimes it’s tough to think of ways to help kids feel proud of themselves. Here are dozen steps toward a more confident child. 8 Steps to…

To be a successful person, you must have the skill of self-confidence. Self-confident people have the ability to convince others that they have what it takes to complete a task. People think that self-confidence reflects the knowledge and…

Being in control of your thoughts gives you inner peace. Participating in self-confidence activities can have a positive impact on your life. The way you think is in direct relation to your self-confidence. Change the negative thoughts that…