What is impostor syndrome?

Impostor syndrome is more common than you think. It occurs after you master an essential achievement in your life. Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern that causes doubts about one’s accomplishments and persistent fear of being exposed as a “fraud.”

Promise: By understanding imposter syndrome, you can identify its signs and symptoms in your behavior. This awareness is the first step in managing and overcoming these feelings, thereby improving self-confidence and performance in personal and professional life.

8 Steps To Overcoming Self Doubt

1. Morning Reflection: Start your day by noting any feelings of self-doubt or inadequacy you may be experiencing. This awareness is the first step to overcoming imposter syndrome.

2. Learning Phase: Dedicate a portion of your day to learning about imposter syndrome. Read articles, watch videos, or listen to podcasts that explain its causes, symptoms, and impact on people’s lives.

3. Note Symptoms: Throughout the day, take note of any symptoms of imposter syndrome you experience. Do you doubt your abilities or achievements? Are you afraid others will expose you as a fraud?

4. Self-Evaluation: At the end of your work or school day, take some time to evaluate the situations where you felt like an imposter. What triggered these feelings?

5. Discussion: Share your understanding and experiences of imposter syndrome with a friend, colleague, or mentor. You might be surprised to learn that it is a common phenomenon.

6. Journaling: Write about your experiences and understanding of imposter syndrome in a journal. This will help you process your feelings and observations.

7. Evening Reflection: Reflect on your experiences of the day. Did understanding imposter syndrome help you identify and manage your feelings of self-doubt?

8. Planning: Based on today’s experiences and learning, plan how you will continue to understand and combat imposter syndrome tomorrow.

Practical Tips:
1. Practice regular self-reflection to identify and manage feelings of imposter syndrome.

2. Discuss your feelings and experiences with someone you trust.

3. Read and learn about imposter syndrome to better understand this phenomenon.

4. Write about your experiences to process your feelings.

5. Please be aware that imposter syndrome is a common experience and does not diminish your worth or achievements.