A Can-Do Attitude: Understanding Self-Efficacy

Book excerpt: Self-efficacy, or believing in oneself, is an important tool to help young people achieve their goals. Readers will learn about how they can use confidence, a can-do attitude, motivation, and their experiences to increase their chances of success in real-life scenarios. This book highlights important skills for social and emotional learning (SEL), such as recognizing strengths and fostering self-confidence, that are outlined in the CASEL core competencies program. This guidebook gives readers the tools and strategies they need to practice self-efficacy in their everyday lives.