How to build Self-Efficacy

Part [2/2]

In our previous post, we spoke about how mastery is a result of practice, not just methods. Building and practicing a skill until one achieves mastery in it requires a degree of Self Efficacy.

Self-efficacy is the belief in one's ability to effectively accomplish tasks and achieve goals.

But, how does one build Self Efficacy?

Self-efficacy requires one to take ownership of self and the situation by taking the following steps:

1] Self-Evaluation - Asking yourself: What part of me calls for change?

2]Internal Locus of Control - I can do something about it.

3] Drive - I act to improve the situation.

4] Experimentation - I try newer ways to improvise

5] Persistence - I keep going despite challenges.

6] Learning - I reflect on what is working and what is not.

7] Integration - I do it repeatedly enough to make it a part of my pattern