How NOT to let Imposter Syndrome Stop you from Achieving all your Goals?

They’re smarter than you. They’re at the top of their game, and you wonder will you ever get there? They have their $hit together, you’re still trying. I’m nothing special, anyone can do what I am doing.

Have any of these thoughts run through your head?🤔

Here’s mine: I’m not smart enough. Says the girl who has multiple degrees and certificates.🤣

The official term for this is called Imposter syndrome, which is loosely defined as 𝕕𝕠𝕦𝕓𝕥𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕒𝕓𝕚𝕝𝕚𝕥𝕚𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕟𝕕 𝕗𝕖𝕖𝕝𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕒 𝕗𝕣𝕒𝕦𝕕.

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐲? Who I am to be called (fill in the blank; teacher, coach, speaker, expert) Why would someone pay me for my services? First off stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone has their own journey to get to their destination. Whether that is a college degree, owning a business or being a CEO …𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗲, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗦.

FACTS: Impostor syndrome can affect anyone, regardless of job or social status, but high-achieving individuals often experience it. Psychologists first described the syndrome in 1978. According to a 2020 review, 9%–82% of people experience impostor syndrome. The numbers may vary depending on who participates in a study.

People with Impostor Syndrome believe they don't deserve success. They may believe about themselves, "I can give the impression that I'm more competent than I really am" or "I'm afraid my colleagues will discover how little I really know." They fear being unmasked and having their perceived phoniness revealed.

Listen to the full episode to understand how imposter syndrome begins and tips to overcoming it.

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