<p>So... I am in TWO clubs currently.. Speech and Debate and NHS
I need initiative to join others and become more involved in my community - also to run for leadership roles... any advice? What makes everyone else have all this? I also lack self-confidence as I'm told... anything to help either of these problems? I figure I need to fix them ASAP :)
Thanks, CC!</p>
<p>I used to be shy, but I've just been participating and everything. I'm Freshmen Class Officer and Student Association Senator. I started gaining popularity at the end of 7th grade when I started to boost my confidence. It has gotten me to great places.</p>
<p>I see, and I realize htat's what's happening/happened to the rest of everyone- but HOW exactly do you go about doing this? It makes me sad at home when I think of all the missed opportunities of the day when I could have seized them- but didn't due to lack of self-confidence.</p>
<p>Stop caring.</p>
<p>Huh? Caring about what?</p>
<p>Caring about things that cause your lack of self-confidence ;)</p>
<p>Easier said then done, I suppose... I just wish there was a care button behind my ear or something :(</p>
<p>You don't need to join more clubs. What you need to do is to get involved more with the clubs you're already in. Volunteer to help out with projects including doing the hard work like setting up things, cleaning up things, coming in early, etc. That's how one gets to know others, and also learns how to organize things.</p>
<p>Also, think about things that would help make your organizations better, and propose those things. When you propose things, be willing to take on the work of helping to organize those things. You don't have to be perfect. You learn by doing. </p>
<p>Many people are glad to be members or officers, but don't have ideas and don't like to do hard work or to even show up unless there's something that's pure fun, not work.</p>
<p>If you're willing to propose ideas and to work, you'll grow in confidence because you'll be developing new skills. You'll also get to know people, which can lead to becoming an officer.</p>
<p>Remember, too, that h.s. is a great time to learn how to be a leader and how to speak up. You don't need to be perfect. In fact, if you're doing only things that you're perfect at, you're not stretching yourself and acquiring new skills. Makign mistakes is a normal part of the learing process.</p>