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Word of the Year: Confidence (Because My Brain Needs to Chill)

Alright, let’s talk about something I severely lack: confidence. No, seriously—I overthink EVERYTHING. Like, I’ll write an answer, stare at it for 10 minutes, rewrite it, doubt my entire existence, erase it, rewrite it again, and THEN still wonder if I’m completely wrong. And don’t even get me started on class participation—by the time I finally convince myself to raise my hand, the conversation has moved on, the semester is practically over, and I’m just sitting there like, “Welp, guess I’ll just suffer in silence.”

So, yeah. Confidence is my Word of the Year because I need to start believing in myself, trusting my knowledge, and realizing that I actually do know what I’m talking about. Because let’s be honest—if I didn’t, would I really be putting in all this effort? NO. I study, I prepare, I do the work, and yet my brain still acts like I just rolled out of bed and guessed my way through life. Like, hello?? Give me some credit, self!!

Academically, this word is about to work overtime. I’m tired of second-guessing every little thing. I want to turn in assignments without rereading them 500 times, take tests without having a mini-crisis halfway through, and actually believe that I belong in every academic space I step into. Because let’s be real—I do. The only thing standing in my way is my own ridiculous habit of thinking myself into oblivion instead of just doing the thing.

Now, how am I actually going to keep this word in my head? Oh, don’t worry—I’m about to shove it into every part of my life. Sticky notes everywhere. Phone wallpaper. Daily affirmations. Maybe even a tattoo (okay, maybe that’s a bit much, but you get the point). I need constant, in-your-face reminders that I am capable, smart, and more than enough.

So, 2025 is the year I stop spiraling, stop doubting, and start owning what I know. Because I do know things. I just need to stop acting like I don’t. And if I ever forget? Well, that’s what my future sticky-note-covered room is for. 

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