That is why self-confidence is so crucial, and I recognize that it is not one of my strong suits, but I have been working on it. Sometimes, the world around you makes you feel like you have failed in some way, but recently I have been blocking out the negativity and now feel more confident in my work. I still have to work at believing in my skills not only in school, but also in extracurricular activities. Over the summer, I had the amazing experience of participating in a dance workshop, one part of it focused on confidence in yourself. I learned a lot and have been using the techniques we were taught to trust that I know how to work through things in school and in life. One way I feel more confidently in myself is to study, although studying is not always the easiest thing to do for