The concept of Self-Efficacy is a term first coined by psychologist and professor Albert Bandura in the ’70s from Stanford University. On a cognitive level, self-efficacy to Banura means, “a personal judgment of how well one can execute courses of action required to deal with prospective situations” (1977). It can be asked to yourself or to a friend that is having difficulties understanding a recent setback. The question, “Do you believe that you can complete this goal?” If you or your friend cannot answer this question, there is an issue in self-efficacy. There is a weak point in how well you believe how well you can do something. Self-efficacy is different than self-concept and self-esteem. You are asking yourself how well can I do (self-efficacy) versus who am I (self-concept) and how good am I (self-esteem)? There are different ways to built your self-efficacy up so that you can start from a better point in taking on your next goal. When thinking about said project, explore yourself through past experiences of successes, lessons and move towards your current psychological mindset. You can even use other people’s experiences to learn from or their respected thoughts back to you as a soundboard. It is the classic case of seeking out the path ahead before starting or finding mentorship for the steps ahead. All factors here and more will develop your self-efficacy.
I find that helping someone else’s concept of self-efficacy or my motivation in this area is to continue to ask why. Why are you thinking this way? When looking at this why it leads to finding a weak point in someone’s thinking. Even in my metacognition when finding my why(s) leads to my weak point(s). These findings help to assist better ways of behaving, thinking and taking action. Sometimes that actions can happen right away or can be saved up for future action. One physical and mental education system that by its design constantly seeks out your weak points and your friends in training is the art of Judo. Judo means the Gentle Way and was developed by the Japanese Ministry of Education Dr. Jigorō Kano in 1882. Below are two videos to watch about Judo, standup expression called in Japanese Tachi Waza and the goal of finding weak points on your opponent. The first is from Inoue Kosei project for Friendship and Harmony through Judo which promotes youth development, international exchange and diversity of peace to the world:
The next video is a detailed look at the Judo throwing form called Nage No Kata. This form is over 100 years old and teaches the basic principles and theory of Judo. Nage No Kata is something everyone can learn. Also, it is a requirement for earning a Judo black belt rank:
Judo as a way to develop yourself both physically and mentally is a useful methodology to better yourself, your concept of self-efficacy and work to better improvement of self-regulation which is something you want to promote in yourself as well when exploring personal standards, goals, self-observation; evaluation, reaction and reflection. Again, all can be practiced with Judo. Learning techniques of Judo is just the beginning of your study as it will be more effective to use the lessons outside of the training hall and into the world. You will feel stronger by finding your weak point. Judo does this to everyone. And that is a good feeling to have in your life no matter where you stand.
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