On today's show, I speak about imposter syndrome - what it is, some of the causes, AND what you can do about it!
Imposter syndrome is when you experience self-doubt, or feel inadequate in some way. There are ways to overcome this.
My top five tips for dealing with imposter syndrome are:
1. Be your authentic self. If you try to overcome imposter syndrome by being someone you think others want you to be, you will be doing yourself - and others a huge disservice.
2. Take some time to focus on past successes. Remind yourself that you can, you have and you will achieve success.
3. Embrace the fact that perfection is a myth. Do this by setting realistic expectations of yourself.
4. Reframe the feeling of self-doubt. If something historic is causing your self-doubt to manifest - an event, or something someone said for instance - go back to that moment in time, and view it from the perspective of what you gained. What was the learning, the improvement that followed in your life?
5. Focus on growth. Do this by gaining experience and knowledge - which you inevitably will - just by showing up.
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Whilst I discuss mental health awareness on my show, I am not a medical doctor and am not qualified to give mental health advice. If you are experiencing any mental health issues, please consult a qualified professional.
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