ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Self-efficacy

Self-efficacy is when you believe in yourself and your abilities. It’s like having confidence in yourself. When you have strong self-efficacy, you generally feel more capable of doing things. You handle difficult tasks and challenges more easily, because you’re more confident in yourself. It’s like telling yourself you can do something, and believing it too. Self-efficacy helps you take the first step and stick to it.