The Psychology of Becoming before Certainty | Audrey Shane Dionida | TEDxSJCS Youth

Audrey Dionida, a psychology student, teacher and licensed psychologist, argues that waiting to feel fully certain before acting can keep people from growth. Drawing on the concept of self-efficacy, she suggests that confidence is built through facing uncertainty and learning from experience rather than being a requirement for the next step. The talk was given at an independently organized TEDx event. Dionida is also an IB Psychology educator and researcher whose recent work, From the Altar to the Screen, examines the relationship between media, religion and youth engagement.

• Why the pursuit of certainty can hold people back
• Self-efficacy and how confidence is built through experience
• Taking the next step while uncertain
• Speaker's background in psychology, teaching and youth-focused research

What if you never feel fully ready for the life you want? Drawing from her experiences as a psychology student, teacher, and licensed psychologist, Audrey Dionida explores how the pursuit of certainty can hold us back from opportunities for growth. Through the concept of self-efficacy, she reminds us that confidence isn't a prerequisite for taking the next step, it is built by facing uncertainty, learning through experience, and choosing to move forward anyway. A dedicated researcher and IB Psychology educator, her recent work, From the Altar to the Screen, explores the evolving relationship between media, religion, and youth engagement. Through her research, she inspires meaningful conversations at the intersection of faith, media, and youth development, empowering the next generation to engage thoughtfully and drive positive change in these fields. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx