INTRO:
What Does imposter syndrome Feel Like? And How to deal with it?
This is what we will talk about in this episode.
Im Nour, welcome to minutes of facts podcast;
What does imposter syndrome mean?
Generally-speaking it’s when you have a persistent inability to believe that your success is deserved or that it’s been legitimately achieved as a result of your own efforts or skills (and that definition was adapted from the Oxford Dictionary).
Imposter syndrome happens when people start doubting their own achievements and skills, and they may even spend time worrying that they’ll be found out as a so-called ‘fraud’ even though they’re clearly not a fraud.
When you start ask yourself such question:
“who the hell do I think I am to be sharing this information”
Imposter syndrome can affect anyone, regardless of their background, education, or job; it’s estimated that 70% of people will experience at least one episode of imposter syndrome
What does Imposter Syndrome Feel Like?
Some common characteristics include:
- An inability to realistically assess your competence and skills
- Attributing your success to external factors
- Berating your performance
- Fear that you won’t live up to expectations
- Overachieving
- Sabotaging your own success
- Self-doubt
- Setting very challenging goals and feeling disappointed when you fall short
What are causes of Imposter Syndrome?
In the earliest studies, researchers found that imposter syndrome was connected to factors including early family dynamics and gender stereotypes.2 Subsequent research has shown, however, that the phenomenon occurs in people of all backgrounds, ages, and genders.
How to deal with imposter syndrome?
1. Work on your self-awareness: I’m always insisting on that point, even in my previous episodes because it’s the key. Accept yourself and know you abilities. Focus on yourself not others.
And here comes my next point:
2. Stop comparing yourself to others: stop wasting time on others rather than you. Prioritize yourself not others and know that you’re special enough. Everyone go through an unique journey.
3. Identify your strengths: determine all what you are good at. The point here is focusing your mind on positive side of you and basing on that you can go forward.
4. Practice self-compassion: be gentle and kind to yourself. No one can treat you better than you.
5. Learn to embrace failure: admit your mistakes btw this is the subject of my 1st episode don’t hesitate to go and listen it
6. Set realistic goals: means that you should focus on things on your direct control. Don’t put to much pressure on yourself by setting unrealistic goals.
7. Reframe your thinking: take out negative thoughts by focusing on your accomplishments and abilities instead. Believe that you have enough skills, talent and expertise to progress toward success. Speaking of success here my next point:
8. Celebrate your successes: take a moment to acknowledge and appreciate your achievements, regardless of whether they’re big or small.
Giving yourself credit for all of the things that you’ve accomplished so far is a great way to reinforce your self-confidence in a positive way and also fight imposter syndrome at the same time.
9. Keep a ‘success file’ — and by that I mean to create a file or journal where you record your accomplishments, positive feedback, and praise from others;
So when imposter syndrome strikes, refer back to the stuff in this file to remind yourself of your achievements and the impact you’ve made.
If you are interested in journaling, I have the pleasure to share with you my online business about journals on demand; I leave the instagram. Account on description box.
OUTRO:
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