Q&A for How to Be More Confident at School

I suggest making a list of all your best and most helpful qualities. Read over it each morning to remind yourself of what you have to offer the world!

Understand that people only bully others because have low self-esteem and need an outlet, so they try to deflect their thoughts from themselves. Do not take anyone's comments personally.

Just laugh it off! I know it sound weird, but if you laugh with them, they'll see that they can't pull you down as easily as they thought. When people realize that you don't care about what they say, they will stop it because it starts getting boring.

Yes. Gaining confidence will likely help you get through your depression, so definitely try the tips in the article. If you still find yourself struggling, talk to a parent, teacher, guidance counselor, etc. about how you're feeling.

Ignore, ignore, ignore! Hang out with people who lift you up.

Try these tips: When you're alone or in a decent or even peaceful place, try saying to yourself something like, "I can do this!" or "I can dance like a pro!" Even if other people don't agree, it doesn't matter what they think. Feel good that you're participating! Try practicing it with family members or really close friends. Really close friends and family members should know how you act and most likely know you like that. Try having it be like a skit or something like that. Think about it this way: people who pay attention most likely want to hear what you have to say. They are showing respect! They are just being polite and they want to listen to your words and how you put it. Lastly, be yourself.

Don't worry about what people think! You might just be thinking stereotypically. Gossiping can occur, but if you ever notice someone might be talking about you negatively, stand upright, head up, and show them that you don't care about their "imagination." Sure, gossiping happens, but think of it like something that stereotypes do. People that do that either most likely don't think they have anything better to do, or they are hinting that they are jealous of you, and that's good!

Try talking to teachers or guidance counselors. It's more than likely they've met a few students who might be willing to hang out with you.

Tell her/him how you feel. Have a calm conversation with them and if they don't agree make other friends, but if they are a true friend they will understand.

Visualize yourself answering the question and remind yourself that you know the material!

Take that confidence with you! Pretend that you have the same confidence and eventually, your self-esteem at school will improve.

Try to be the first to respond. If this is tricky for you, talk with the teacher before or after class and explain how you're feeling. They may try to make it easier for you to contribute to class in another way.