I struggle with my confidence, it's hard for me to maintain eye contact with others.
I completely understand. A lot of people struggle with having confidence in one's self.
Yeah self-confidence may be hard to build up. I think it depends on how a person was raised.
Yes it is difficult to build up and I'm sure history is a factor. It has a common meaning about handling events such as work, family, social events and relationships.
Yes, it can make one struggle in every aspect of life and causing emotional stress.
I agree! Confidence can be a self fulfilling thing as those who lack confidence may fail or not try because they do not believe they may succeed. And it can also work in reverse.
Exactly and it can block a person from doing their best because they don't even believe they can.
So true! There are theories regarding motivation that suggest that a success performance involves both skill and will. We have to find to find a way to believe in ourselves.