[intermediate] 3 tips to boost your confidence

Lurk 숨어있다. 도사리다.

To wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen.

Ex) Someone was lurking in the shadows.

Be certain of … … 확신하는

To believe it is true and have no doubt about it

Ex) It wasn’t a balloon – I’m certain of that.

Empower 권한을 부여하다. 힘을 부여하다.

To give them the means to achieve something for example to become stronger or more successful

Ex) What I’m trying to do is to empower people to give them ways to help them get well.

Head-on 정면으로

If someone deals with a problem head-on, they do not try to avoid it,, but deal with in a direct and determined way

Ex) face/ tackle/ meet something head-on

Ex) The police are trying to tackle car crime head-on

Setback 차질

A problem that delays or prevents progress

Ex) The December elections were a major setback for the party.

Untangle 풀다

To make something less complicated

Ex) The research attempts to untangle some of these issues.

Play a major role in… …에 주요한 역할을 한다. .

Ex) The personal choices we make certainly play a major role in confidence development.

Strike a pose 포즈를 취하다

To stand or sit with your body in a particular position

Ex) Malcolm struck his usual pose: hands in pockets, shoulders hunched.

Pep talk 격려연설

A short speech intended to encourage someone to work harder, win a game etc

Ex) His pep talk had obviously worked the night before.

In the face of 그럼에도 불구하고

In situation where there are many problems, difficulties, or dangers

Ex) It is amazing how Daniel has survived in the face of such strong opposition from within the party

Persevere 인내하며 계속하다

To continue trying to do something in a very determined way in spite of difficulties

Ex) It can be tricky at first, but persevere.

Quiz

1.You can even _____ a powerful pose or give yourself a pep talk.

2.It also turns out, on average, people who have a growth mindset are more successful, getting better grades, and doing better __ ___ ____ __ challenges.

Questions

1.What are a few tricks that can give you an immediate confidence boost in the short term in according to this video?

2.Do you think that abilities are fixed at birth? Or that they can be developed like a muscle?

3.What are your own personal tips to boost your confidence?