The Habit of Confidence: Test Taking Trust
Song Of The Week
If you've ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of doing the same things over and over, Force of Habit by Texas Paris is here to soundtrack that exact vibe. This track strolls into your ears with a smooth blend of indie rock swagger and a hint of bluesy melancholy. Texas Paris weaves a tale about the magnetic pull of routines—the kind that sneak up on you, shape your days, and sometimes make you wonder how you ended up right back where you started.
The vocals hit that perfect balance between laid-back cool and emotional grit, giving the lyrics the weight they deserve without losing that toe-tapping groove. With jangly guitars and a rhythm section that’s more steady heartbeat than runaway train, Force of Habit feels like the anthem for anyone caught in a rut but still looking for a way out.
Quirky, honest, and effortlessly catchy, this track reminds us that some habits are harder to break than your favorite coffee mug’s handle, but maybe, just maybe, that’s what keeps life interesting.
I Lack in Trust
It has always occurred to me where confidence stems from. Like, where do we get it, and how do we separate it from purely material things? Confidence, I know, can come from different avenues. It starts young, and it’s something you keep working on over time, shifting as life demands more from you. Psychologists often describe confidence as the trust you place in yourself. An inner belief that you can handle whatever comes your way. Some say it stems from early attachment and encouragement, while others point to the way we build it through small wins, repeated effort, and resilience after setbacks. Confidence can be rooted in skill; a quiet assurance that comes from practice or it can show up as mindset; the choice to carry yourself like you belong even when doubt lingers. In many ways, it isn’t fixed. It’s a muscle that strengthens the more you test it, and weakens when you let comparison or fear take over. For me, it’s never been automatic. It's something I’ve had to remind myself of, especially now, when law school applications and the LSAT are staring me down.
Everything I have done
I know when I am down bad is when I start second-guessing every decision, and it always shows up in my test-taking abilities. On the LSAT, I’ll narrow a question down to two answers, and instead of trusting my gut, I almost always pick the one that feels “safer” or more logical in the moment—only to find out later that my first instinct was right. It’s like I talk myself out of confidence, and the test becomes less about what I know and more about how much I doubt myself.
My tutor and I actually diagnosed this problem together. When we sit down and go through the toughest questions, I realize I do understand them! I can break them down, comprehend the logic, and even plan my attack step by step. It’s not that I don’t have the ability, it’s that I lose trust in that ability the second I head into the answer choices. I lose my path and try to make one work. It’s like walking around in shoes that are a size too small, you can force it, but every step reminds you it’s not meant to be. And every question definitely shows me that each time I do, I get a lower and lower score. Working through problems with guidance reminds me that my instincts aren’t random guesses, they’re rooted in real understanding, they are backed by LSAT logic force.
The challenge is learning how to carry that same trust into timed sections, where I don’t have someone next to me confirming I’m on the right track. I need to believe that I am on the right track, I know what I am doing and I have faith in my skills. I need confidence and let it stay with me forever.
My worth comes from leaning into the story I already carry, the one built from years of effort, resilience, and growth. Just like on the test, the first instinct, the one I have been building up until til point, is usually the right one. Beginning my LSAT journey has been long, it has been hard work, it has taught me more about myself than any test can. I am ready for my test and I am ready to apply. My time has come and I couldn’t be more thrilled to not only start law school but to finally be on a path that opens my eyes.
I Think I Need it to be a Force of Habit
Confidence, I’m realizing, isn’t about never doubting yourself—it’s about what you do in the moments of doubt. For me, it means slowing down, trusting the work I’ve already done, and choosing to back myself instead of tearing myself down. Whether it’s picking between two LSAT answers or deciding how to present my story to law schools, the answer lies in trusting my first instinct: the authentic me. That’s why my song of the week is “Force of Habit” by Texas Paris—because building self-confidence is exactly that, a new habit I’m learning to practice every single day.
Enjoy This Journey With Me
° 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 °
Enjoy This Journey With Me ° 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 ₒ 𐐪𐑂 ♡ 𐐪𐑂 °
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