{"id":1349,"date":"2025-02-27T07:53:15","date_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:53:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.jccc.edu\/messenger\/?p=1349"},"modified":"2025-02-27T07:53:15","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T13:53:15","slug":"how-to-college-the-confidence-edition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.jccc.edu\/messenger\/2025\/02\/27\/how-to-college-the-confidence-edition\/","title":{"rendered":"How to College: The Confidence Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Inspiration to Fake It Till You Become It<\/b><\/p>\n

We’ve all experienced moments when we feel uncertain. This can happen in large crowds, social events, or when meeting new people. After reading this article, you’ll learn how to “fake it till you make it,” and even better, how to “fake it till you become it.” Below are some articles that explain the “fake-it-till-you-make-it” method, as channeling your inner confidence can lead you to your next big success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fake it \u2019til you become it: Amy Cuddy\u2019s power poses\u2026 visualized | TED Blog<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The Psychology of “Fake it Till you Make it”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

One of my favorite methods for boosting confidence is changing your mindset. It may sound simple, but there are many ways to illustrate this concept. Before entering any situation where I feel self-doubt, I tell myself I\u2019m Paris Hilton. While this may seem odd to some, everyone has their own special person who inspires them when it comes to confidence\u2014just like you do. Here are some additional tips to help you shift your confidence mindset before any event, along with some life advice from Paris!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Mindset of Confidence<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Taylor Swift Lyrics About Self-Worth\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

13 Paris Hilton Quotes to Live By\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Body language plays a crucial role in projecting confidence and can significantly influence how you feel as well. Even without realizing it, your body language may reveal how confident you truly are in a given moment. Practicing confident body language can help your mind and body learn to embody that confidence. Remember, confidence is one of the best attributes you can wear. Here are some tips to enhance your body language and facial expressions, because who wouldn\u2019t want to exude confidence and command a room?<\/span><\/p>\n

23 Essential Body Language Examples and Their Meanings<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

15 Ways to Fake It Till You Make It (How To Project Confidence Even If You Don\u2019t Feel It) | by Speakers Institute | Medium<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>9-5: How Celebrity Fashion Stylist Clare Richardson Dresses for Ease and Confidence<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

There are countless ways to “fake it till you make it.” What works for one person may not work for another, so it’s essential to discover what techniques resonate with you personally. Regardless of where you are in your journey, you will experience both ups and downs. However, consistently working on your self-assurance can help train your mind to become the best version of yourself. Here are some additional tips and quotes to help you channel your inner confidence, and embrace your role to become the best you.<\/span><\/p>\n

WTF Is Confidence? (ft. Ashtin) – Hot Mess with Alix Earle | Podcast on Spotify<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Selena Gomez Talks Honestly About Her Journey With Confidence And The Inspiration Behind Her Newest Scent From Rare | Glamour UK<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

– Adi Vesey<\/span><\/p>\n

Channeling Confidence: Movies and Music to Help You Fake It Till You Make It in College<\/b><\/p>\n

Let’s be honest, getting through college is a mindset. You have to fake it till you make it. Walking into a room having a certain movie character or song in your head that gets you pumped up and is an amazing way to feel confident. Here are some movies and songs to listen to if you want to trick people into thinking you have it all together.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wanna be an academic weapon? Watch <\/span>The Pursuit of Happyness<\/span><\/a>, a movie about a father who ends up homeless and works his way to the top. This movie will get students who are experiencing burnout in the mindset to work hard to get to where they want to be in life. Good grades aren’t just given to you, so if you need a bit of an extra nudge to open your textbooks, watch this movie.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Maybe you want people to perceive you as a girl boss? Walk through JCCC channeling your inner Elle Woods. She is the main character from the movie <\/span>Legally Blonde<\/span><\/a> who knows her worth and never quits till she gets what she wants.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are the type of person with music on 24\/7, listen to songs that get you in the right mood to walk into the room like you own the place. If you need more song ideas to add to your pump-up playlist, try the American classic “<\/span>Eye of the Tiger<\/span><\/a>” by Survivor. If you are more into rap, try \u201c<\/span>Stronger<\/span><\/a>\u201d by Kanye West or \u201c<\/span>Started at the Bottom<\/span><\/a>\u201d by Drake. If you’re into more girly pop music, try \u201c<\/span>Femininomenon<\/span><\/a>\u201d by Chappell Roan.<\/span><\/p>\n

– Katie Dors<\/span><\/p>\n

Software to Help You Get More Confident<\/b><\/p>\n

As students navigating through a difficult environment such as college, we often find ourselves overwhelmed and confused, so here’s a few tools to help cut through these feelings:<\/span><\/p>\n