ave you ever heard
of Imposter
Syndrome?
Have you ever had the fear that everyone around you is going to find out that you don't know what you are talking about and expose you as a fraud? Imposter syndrome is not a diagnosis or a medical problem,
but a psychological phenomenon or pattern of thinking that leads to self-doubt, fear, negative self-talk and other destructive thoughts that keep you from achieving the success you deserve. People often internalize the belief that in order to be loved or lovable, I need to achieve.
One study estimated
that 70% of the
population will
experience imposter
type feelings at some
point in their lives.
Some of the most
successful people
have imposter-like
feelings. Imposter
syndrome can affect
your professional and
personal life; at work,
at home, at school,
and in relationships. If
you are constantly
questioning your
abilities in any area of
your life, then you
could be having
imposter syndrome.
Or, you could just be
experiencing
temporary feelings of
self-doubt. Self-doubt
can stir up feelings of
fear, anxiety and
stress. Here are some
signs to help you
recognize imposter
syndrome.
You constantly
compare yourself to
others. It's natural to
compare yourself,
however, when your
feelings lead to
jealousy, envy and
inadequacy, you are
suffering from imposter syndrome. Having a comparison mindset limits your success by blocking your ability to welcome new opportunities to grow.
You are terribly afraid of failure. When you set the bar so high for yourself you become paralyzed by fear. Instead of risking failure you just give up. Trying and failing is one of the most fundamental learning experiences there is. Fail is a first attempt at learning. Every failure is simply feedback on how we can do things different.
YOU ARE WORTHY
7 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
BY DR. ERIKA MONTGOMERY
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