Belief in myself by Perla

Belief in myself by Perla - July 2023 Scholarship Essay

I have struggled with self-doubt for as long as I can remember. There have been opportunities that I've passed up because I didn't think I was capable of succeeding. Looking back, I realize that my lack of belief in myself prevented me from achieving my full potential. I'm still working on it, but I've come a long way in building my self-confidence. I now remind myself of my strengths and accomplishments and focus on the positive instead of dwelling on my weaknesses.

During my education, I faced several challenges; one s that marked me the most was learning English, as it is not my first language. I felt lost and thought that the path of improvement I had taken was not the correct one. It was a humbling challenge and made me realize I needed to work more on my emotions and self-confidence. Also, I had to learn to approach my studies in a more disciplined way. Those moments taught me that success does not come fast, and that hard work and perseverance are essential to achieve my goals. It also helped me develop a more vital self-awareness and an appreciation of the value of learning from failure. While it was a challenging experience, it ultimately helped me become more resilient and determined. In the end, my mistakes taught me to be more dedicated to my studies. Looking back on those experiences, I feel a sense of pride in how far I've come.