Do you have an Imposter Syndrome?
Here are some ways how to fight it

Attributing success to luck, feeling like a fraud, and chronically comparing yourself to others are only some of the ways to define imposter syndrome. But the issue is more complex and there is no one solution-suits-all. Here are some of the ways how you can fight it.

  • Stop comparing yourself to others
    You are enough as you are and you are working on your weaknesses and focusing on strengths. Read more on how to stop comparing yourself to others here.
  • Capture your accomplishments
    Write down five goals and achievements you have achieved. You can use a diary, post-it notes, or a sheet of paper. Display the list somewhere visible, so you can remember what you’ve achieved and can be proud of!
  • Own your skills & talents
    Stop attributing your successes to luck, skills and abilities don’t happen like that. Women especially tend to under-appreciate themselves (see the Washington Post), so think of your accomplishments and how you reached them. Was it really just luck?
  • Appreciate failure
    Without mistakes, you never learn! Understand failure as a way to move forward and a natural part of an evolution. Treat yourself kindly when you fail. Maybe you are in the wrong field, maybe you didn’t have your day. Just be human and realistic about your expectations, we are all a work in progress.
  • Dream of success
    If you are facing an important task or a new challenge, visualize the ideal scenario when everything goes well. Try to think of as many details as you can, so your brain starts believing it will happen. And before you know it, you have won!

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