1. Start Small — and Keep Showing Up

Confidence grows through action, not words. Start with simple, achievable steps: attend appointments, cook a meal, walk daily, or keep a journal.

Each small success is proof you’re moving forward.

2. Connect With Positive People

Surround yourself with people who see your potential — mentors, family, support workers. Avoid those who pull you back into old patterns.

At PARS, we can connect you with mentors who’ve walked a similar path.

3. Focus on What You Can Control

You can’t change your past — but you can control your effort, your attitude, and your choices today.
Set one goal each week — big or small — and reflect on progress.

4. Learn Something New

Whether it’s a short course, a skill at work, or te reo Māori — learning reignites self-belief and pride. It shows you can grow, adapt, and achieve.

5. Ask for Help When You Need It

Needing support isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom. Reach out early — to your whānau, mentor, or PARS Taranaki.
We’re here to help you find your footing, step by step.

“Confidence doesn’t come all at once. It grows quietly, with every choice you make to keep going.”