Is self-belief all you need? Luke Littler reached the final of the World Darts Championship at the age of just 16. Experts say his belief in himself was key to his success.
The teenage sensation who preps with pizza
Is self-belief all you need? Luke Littler reached the final of the World Darts Championship at the age of just 16. Experts say his belief in himself was key to his success.
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Just a few weeks ago, the only people that knew the name Luke Littler were his friends and family. Now, the 16-year-old is famous worldwide. On Wednesday, he became the youngest ever person to reach the final of the World DartsA sport in which players throw sharp objects called darts at a round target, or dartboard. Championship.
Littler has been playing darts since he was a toddler. And he only finished his GCSEsNational exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. last summer.
In many ways, he is like lots of teenagers. He sleeps in late and plays Xbox. He sticks to his routineSomething you do regularly and consistently - for example, you might go for a walk before breakfast every day. of a ham and cheese omeletteA dish made from eggs fried with butter or oil in a pan. and a pizza before every match. And when he wins, he buys himself a kebab.
He has talent, of course. But experts say that it is his belief in himself that helps him to win. One darts player called him "fearless".
Today, between eight and nine people out of every ten suffer from low confidenceHaving little doubt and a feeling of trust. and belief in themselves. Scientists say this is linked to issues such as not doing well at school and poor mental healthThe part of your health that has to do with your mind, your thoughts and feelings..
It may seem like some people are naturally more confident than others. But experts say confidence is a skill you can learn. They say that asking yourself what you want, why you want it and what you need to do to achieve it can help you to feel more confident.
Is self-belief all you need?
Yes! If you do not believe you can achieve your goals, you will never achieve them. Littler shows that when you believe in yourself, almost anything is possible.
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No! Self-belief is important, but Littler reached the finals due to his natural talent. It is important to have both self-belief and self-doubtNot knowing what to think or believe..
Darts - A sport in which players throw sharp objects called darts at a round target, or dartboard.
GCSEs - National exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Routine - Something you do regularly and consistently - for example, you might go for a walk before breakfast every day.
Omelette - A dish made from eggs fried with butter or oil in a pan.
Confidence - Having little doubt and a feeling of trust.
Mental health - The part of your health that has to do with your mind, your thoughts and feelings.
Doubt - Not knowing what to think or believe.
The teenage sensation who preps with pizza

Glossary
Darts - A sport in which players throw sharp objects called darts at a round target, or dartboard.
GCSEs - National exams taken by 15 and 16-year-olds in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Routine - Something you do regularly and consistently — for example, you might go for a walk before breakfast every day.
Omelette - A dish made from eggs fried with butter or oil in a pan.
Confidence - Having little doubt and a feeling of trust.
Mental health - The part of your health that has to do with your mind, your thoughts and feelings.
Doubt - Not knowing what to think or believe.