Lacking Confidence

I can relate to this so much. I recently watched this video

and it has some really good points. She talks about pushing yourself to do things you're uncomfortable with. In your situation, telling you're family. I know it may be hard but it's kind of like jumping off the deep end. It's scary but in many cases you will be surprised of the outcome, I know I was. Before I even applied to nursing schools I thought I would be rejected from every school, even though I make good grades I was so tough on myself that it made me not even want to apply. But I pushed myself to do so and I got in! Pushing myself is what has really been helping me lately, it's like pressing send on that risky text, but once it's sent you can move forward from there.

Another thing I personally did was actually write down a list of your accomplishments and things you like about yourself, even maybe have your boyfriend or mother to do this. I know I thought "wow there's nothing really special about me" until I started thinking back on what I've done.

I don't believe you're setting yourself up for failure but I do think you should try these confidence "tricks"

I also follow another youtube account (sean dent) and he makes a lot of nursing related videos that have helped me in the past. I hope I've helped you a little!

I was 27 with only a GED. I went on to take my year of full-time prerequisites while working full-time. Then went on to get my ASN at a community college. 28 years later it has worked out very well. You can do it.

Just dive right into taking classes. I'm 27 too and I was kinda nervous until I jumped in head first. Once you start studying hard and getting A's you'll get confident. I gaurentee it.

Trust the process. Give yourself some grace and walk out as a survivor. Break through the myth that external manipulation will give you internal happiness. Free yourself internally and everything else will follow. :)

You are never too old to pursue a career, let alone, nursing school. 27 is still young. I had classmates who were in their mid 30's and early 40's when we began the program. Give it a try and let your previous setbacks be your motivation to pursue something further. Nursing school isn't easy and it definitely isn't for everyone. There is a lot of pressure and the workload is intense. I do not mean to scare you, I'm just saying how it is so you know what to expect.

That said, it also offers a lot of opportunity for personal and professional growth. You can do so many things with a nursing degree and you are not limited to just one field nor one skill. You can be at a hospital, school, office, military, community, wherever! More importantly, it is a very rewarding career and is one of the most trusted and appreciated professions out there. It has a lot to offer, you just have to be confident and dedicated. You'll never know until you try. Who knows, it might just be the career that will complete you.

Keep us updated on how it goes. I'll be rooting for you.