In-Class Prompt #1

Writing has always been intimidating to me. It has never been something I have enjoyed. Writing scares me because I have very little self confidence. When I was younger, I expressed myself through artwork. I have always been creative when it came to telling oral stories or making art. When it came to writing, I was anything but. As I grew older, writing became more prominent. I was expected to do so much with something I had little practice with. During my eighth grade year, I had a moment that changed my life from then on. I was chosen in my class as one of the top 3 students to go to a writing competition. After that competition, I realized that I underestimated my abilities. I basically sold myself short. I believe that there are no fears, but just self doubt. Growing up, I was afraid to write. Later on, I realized that I just doubted myself that I could do it. Everyone wants to achieve success but not everyone is willing to go the distance. Whether it be laziness or just self doubt, people refuse to push themselves to the limit. I believe that in order to be all that one can be, one must push themselves past these obstacles in one's way. These obstacles are all around us. They can either make us or break us. I believe self-efficacy is important because it brings us to our full potential. With self-efficacy, all of us can be the best we can be.