Imposter Syndrome

Thinking about what 'imposter syndrome' is?

Imposter syndrome is simply an external experience of believing you are not as competent as others perceive you to be, that is, thinking less of yourself when others think you are amazing.

Imposter syndrome is a feeling of self-doubt and incompetence. You simply doubt your skills, talents, and accomplishments. 

Another name for imposter syndrome is impostorism or impostor phenomenon.

What are the causes of Imposter Syndrome?

🌹 Toxic friendships

🌹 Family friendships 

🌹 Social media 

🌹 Constant comparison 

Let me tell you a few ways to overcome Imposter Syndrome.

🌹Break the silence. Share it.

🌹Separate feelings from fact 

🌹Accentuate the positive. Simply strive for excellence when it matters most and forgive yourself when the inevitable mistake happens.

🌹Develop a sense of belonging. It fosters confidence.

🌹Develop a healthy response to failure and mistake making 

🌹Right the rules 

🌹Develop a new script - instead of thinking everyone is good or brilliant, just tell yourself I'm going to learn a lot.

🌹Visualize success. Simply picture yourself succeeding.

🌹Reward yourself - pat yourself on the back