What does self-efficacy mean?
Self-efficacy is the confidence in your own ability to overcome challenges.
It’s not about being able to do everything perfectly – it’s about believing:
“I have influence over my life.”
Why self-efficacy reduces stress
- Those who experience themselves as effective feel less at the mercy of circumstances.
- Problems are seen as solvable, not as threats.
- Even small steps provide security and motivation.
- Self-efficacy strengthens resilience – the ability to remain stable even during stressful times.
When self-efficacy is lacking
- Tasks seem overwhelming.
- Stress is experienced as uncontrollable.
- Setbacks quickly lead to resignation.
- Dependence on external circumstances grows.
Ways to strengthen it
- Set small goals: steps you can achieve every day.
- Make progress visible: check off, reflect, celebrate.
- Reframe setbacks: see mistakes as learning opportunities.
- Take responsibility: make conscious decisions instead of just reacting.
Your next step
Self-efficacy can be trained – with every experience that shows: “I can make a difference.”
The bestforming App supports you with this:
- with tools that make progress visible,
- with routines that give you daily moments of success,
- with reflections that show you your own strength.
Get the app and experience how you become more self-effective step by step.