Tonight I will be having my first general interest meeting for a scripted comedy series I wrote, entitled Textbook. If you’re a UAlbany student, stop by the ATV Office -which is located in room CC 326- at 8 p.m. tonight, February 10th. I dedicated a lot of time and effort into writing this TV show and I felt extremely confident about it during the creative process. However, now that I’m in the execution phase my confidence is diminishing slowly. Thoughts such as, “what if nobody shows up,” or “what if the viewers don’t like the show,” run through my mind. I know that these doubts have the potential to negatively affect my work ethic and alter how I present my show, and most importantly, myself.
“Confidence is key.” We have all heard this quote before and know exactly what it depicts. In order for me to hit the nail on the head tonight with this meeting, I need to exude confidence. One may wonder how this can be achieved. I’ve already taken the first step by identifying my own negative thoughts about my show. Identifying them allows me to be able to begin to form positive affirmations. For example, when I think about if viewers will like my show, I reassure myself that they will enjoy it because my plot and ideas are engaging.
Disallowing negative thoughts to consume you will leave room for positive thoughts to grow. Doing this will eventually counter your negative self criticism with positive self-thinking, ultimately building your confidence. Maintaining a positive atmosphere can affect your confidence in the same way. Your friends and family are great resources for a positive support network. You should take some time to think about which individuals in your life really make you feel great. Make it a priority to spend more time with people who are supportive and up-lifting.
I am very grateful for my support team, who knows about my show and pushes me to remain on track constantly. I speak to them more often than anyone else because it helps me avoid the potential burdens of my own negativity. When you are in this kind of situation it is important to avoid spending time around things that can further your negative feelings about yourself. Constantly being in a positive state makes it easier to identify your own talents. Everyone is good at something, so discover the things you excel at and focus on them. For me, this is writing. When you're following your passion, not only will it be therapeutic, but you'll feel unique and accomplished; all of which can help build your self confidence.
What’s most important is that we to take pride in ourselves. Not only should we be proud of our skills, but also of the aspects of our personality that makes us great. A close friend of mine always boasts about his own greatness and at first this seemed very unorthodox to me. Then I realized how confident this made him feel. It can be anything you feel great about.
It can be your sense of humor, your sense of compassion, your listening skills, or your ability to keep trying. You may not think that there's anything about your personality that deserves admiration, but if you dig deep – and I mean really deep – you'll realize that you have plenty of admirable qualities. I came to this realization and that’s why I’m going to walk into that meeting tonight, and perform like it’s the half time show for the Super Bowl.
Peace readers
-Stylish Ev
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