BOOSTING MY CONFIDENCE

WEEK 4:

For me, this week is not the week for academics nor technical skills rather a week for preparation and confidence. Since I am one of the tour guides, it was really shaking dealing with the students of Ateneo de Manila. Although the students were just grade 7, I still can’t help myself but to worry and get nervous, perhaps because of the name of their school. But remembering that I am one of the salesmen of this academy, I should act as a true salesman as if I am bargaining with them through the promising future this academy can offer.

At first, my knees were shaking since it was my first time handling students coming from a prestigious school. I told myself that this is a great opportunity for me to show what I can do not only for me but for the academy as well. When I am explaining everything, I didn’t feel anything except fun. It was really a fun! I felt that “my students” were comfortable with me because whenever I see their faces, I am sure that they are enjoying. Above all, they always ask questions about the academy and the profession I chose. After the tour, I found it ordinary unlike what I expected to be.

They are good speakers but I was able to handle them. From this experience, I realized that trusting oneself is the most important tool on how to overcome one’s fear. With this, I knew now that work is not really as it is; as long as I am enjoying on what I am doing, confidence will be there and the essence of work is at hand.