7 Vital Ways to Silence Impostor Syndrome in Business & Life:
Do you ever worry about being a “fraud?”
You’re not alone.
70% of people admit to having impostor syndrome
Twitter poll found that 87% of people have too.
You’re not alone.
70% of people admit to having impostor syndrome
Twitter poll found that 87% of people have too.
The individual may also be plagued by chronic self-doubt and believe that they’re unqualified for success despite evidence to the contrary. Inadequacies, fears of failure, and disbelief that success is a matter of luck or timing are also common.
This is how to overcome it:
This is how to overcome it:
1. Don’t Hide It
You give strength to imposter syndrome by letting it continue to peck away at your confidence unchecked.
If you can, take a step back and look at the situation objectively.
Appreciate the skills & courage that has led you to success.
You give strength to imposter syndrome by letting it continue to peck away at your confidence unchecked.
If you can, take a step back and look at the situation objectively.
Appreciate the skills & courage that has led you to success.
2. Implement the STOP Technique
Melinda Fouts, Ph.D. outlines this:
S - Silence
T - The
O - Oppressive
P - Player
To replace the tape of not good enough, you need a “launch sentence.” “I’m more than good enough” would is an example of a solid launch statement.
Melinda Fouts, Ph.D. outlines this:
S - Silence
T - The
O - Oppressive
P - Player
To replace the tape of not good enough, you need a “launch sentence.” “I’m more than good enough” would is an example of a solid launch statement.
3. Distinguish Humility & Fear:
Having a high level of competence can lead one to discount its value occasionally. The problem is that we feel unworthy from time to time.
Feeling worthy without feeling entitled is possible.
Humility & positive self it key.
Having a high level of competence can lead one to discount its value occasionally. The problem is that we feel unworthy from time to time.
Feeling worthy without feeling entitled is possible.
Humility & positive self it key.
4. Keep a “Brag Sheet”
Aka a quick reference guide with all the details and achievements for someone trying to get to know you better.
Be humble in your approach, but it will also help you stop comparing yourself to others.
Aka a quick reference guide with all the details and achievements for someone trying to get to know you better.
Be humble in your approach, but it will also help you stop comparing yourself to others.
5. Celebrate Wins, Period:
The more you celebrate your wins, the more confident you’ll become - big or small it's all due to your own contributions.
Accept compliments without qualifying them & practice listening to praise every day.
The more you celebrate your wins, the more confident you’ll become - big or small it's all due to your own contributions.
Accept compliments without qualifying them & practice listening to praise every day.
6. Assemble a Legion of Superheroes:
You know how corporations have a board of directors?
The reason? The idea of joining forces to do good in the corporate galaxy.
Meet together frequently, share experiences, fears & creative ideas. It will help to keep your mental balance.
You know how corporations have a board of directors?
The reason? The idea of joining forces to do good in the corporate galaxy.
Meet together frequently, share experiences, fears & creative ideas. It will help to keep your mental balance.
7. Visualize Success:
Follow the example of a professional athlete by imagining yourself crushing that presentation or project.
You’ll enjoy the relief from performance-related stress. And, more importantly, it can help you avoid focusing on the worst-case scenario.
Follow the example of a professional athlete by imagining yourself crushing that presentation or project.
You’ll enjoy the relief from performance-related stress. And, more importantly, it can help you avoid focusing on the worst-case scenario.
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