self-efficacy
Belief in oneself
Self-efficacy is belief in one's ability to succeed at specific tasks or challenges.
The term comes from psychology, where it describes confidence not in general self-worth but in capacity to achieve particular goals: Her self-efficacy around public speaking improved after the workshop.
High self-efficacy correlates with persistence and resilience; low self-efficacy often leads to avoidance.
Self-assurance or trust
- convictionFirmly held belief
- faithTrust without proof
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
- assuranceFirm promise or certainty
trust · optimism · hopefulness · expectancy
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
willpower · resolve · effort · persistence · endurance · commitment · follow-through · coping
Independent decision-making capacity
- controlAuthority to direct
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- independenceFreedom from external control
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
proactivity · decision-making · choice · volition · ownership · accountability
Power to accomplish tasks
- skillsLearned competencies
- masteryComplete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
aptitude · know-how · ability · capacity · performance · technique · execution · adeptness
Operate a vehicle
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- goal-settingEstablishing intended outcomes
- initiativeSelf-directed action capacity
purpose · striving · endeavor · engagement · enthusiasm · commitment
confidence
Self-assurance or trust
- convictionFirmly held belief
- faithTrust without proof
- certaintyTotal absence of doubt
assurance · trust · optimism · hopefulness · expectancy
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
grit · willpower · resolve · effort · persistence · endurance · commitment · follow-through · coping · adaptability
autonomy
Independent decision-making capacity
- controlAuthority to direct
- empowermentGaining authority or confidence
- independenceFreedom from external control
initiative · proactivity · decision-making · choice · volition · ownership · accountability
capability
Power to accomplish tasks
- skillsLearned competencies
- masteryComplete skill or control
- proficiencySkilled performance level
expertise · aptitude · know-how · ability · capacity · performance · technique · execution · adeptness · resourcefulness
drive
Operate a vehicle
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- goal-settingEstablishing intended outcomes
initiative · purpose · striving · endeavor · engagement · enthusiasm · commitment
- psychologypsychology, psychologist, therapist, psychiatrist, clinical psychology
- motivationmotivation, drive, motivate, inspire, encouragement
- self-controlrestraint, willpower, composure, moderation, temperance
- self-improvementpersonal growth, focus, personal development, concentration, life coaches
- self-relianceindependence, resourcefulness, initiative, individualism, bootstrapping
- self-worthworthiness, confidence, personal dignity, personal honor, deserving
self-efficacyself-doubt
Uncertainty about oneself
learned helplessness · insecurity · diffidence · self-distrust · performance anxiety
self-efficacyhelplessness
Lacking ability to cope
powerlessness · learned helplessness · fatalism · passivity · resignation
self, effect, effective, efficiency, efficient, efficacy, self-effacing, efficacious, self-effacement