There’s a whole load of confidence out there, try these stories for size, and keep checking to see if you’ve won!
Alana, West Lothian
My friend put my name down to pose nude for an art class. I was mortified but then I thought, why not?! At the end people said they would kill for my body, I felt great!
Lewis, Sunderland
My friend asked me to play lead guitar for his band. I was so nervous I wasn’t as good as him but tried anyway. I did a solo, I kept a cool head and we were paid £300!
Sarah, Cardiff
After another (!) relationship ended, I went with friends for pizza. In an amazing act of confidence I left my number on the bill for the really hot waiter. He text me – we’re still together!
Martha, Dereham
For an 80’s fancy dress party, I found a large box and went as a brightly coloured Rubik’s cube. Everyone came to have a look and many people wanted a photo with me. It was a great night!
Amir, Streatham
I saw a guy steal a mobile from an elderly man on the bus. I plucked up the courage to confront him, then everyone cheered as he ran off – it felt good to step up.
Kayley, Manchester
I left my purse on the bus, so knowing I had my recorder and no money to get home, I played a song. People started throwing money at me and I made enough to get home!
Bev, Lincolnshire
While on the beach in my bikini, a big gush of wind blew my shorts into the sea! Rather than chasing them I stylishly wrapped my towel around me as a sarong and confidently walked to my hotel!
Martin, Huntingdon
In a London museum, I told a group of girls who were sketching that my mate’s a semi-pro body builder and I’m a freelance model, did they want to do a few 'life drawings'? We got their numbers!
Katy, Oxford
I went to see Pigeon Detectives (my favourite band at the moment) play a gig when they came to my hometown. They were brilliant and I was standing right at the front.... Read more
Stacey, Manchester
I’ve always had a crush on one of the popular boys in my class but I didn’t know if he felt the same way. Then, I decided that there was only one way… Read more
Jason, London
I'll admit that I was trying to impress my older sister's friend, as I think she's really pretty. But she'd never given me the time of day before.... Read more
Melissa, Cardiff
I’ve only just moved to a new area and started at a new school too. I thought it would be really difficult to make friends easily, especially… Read more
