When you understand that self doubt and a lack of confidence is something that most people have experienced at some time, it becomes easier to push through these feelings and believe that if other people have overcome impostor syndrome it’s possible for you too.

LEARN TO RECOGNISE IMPOSTOR SYNDROME FOR WHAT IT IS – SELF DOUBT & SOMETHING WE ALL HAVE

Offload to people you trust when you’re in the grip. You might be surprised to hear how many other people have experienced impostor syndrome.

DON’T BE AFRAID TO SHARE YOUR DOUBTS

When you’re in the grip of self doubt and fear of exposure, recall past challenges and focus on how you used your strengths and abilities to overcome obstacles and develop new skills.

REMIND YOURSELF OF TIMES WHEN YOU PERSEVERED THROUGH OTHER CHALLENGES & HAD SUCH FEELINGS YET SUCCEEDED 

Perfection can hold you back and prevent you from trying new things or developing existing skills all because of the fear that the results won’t be perfect the first time we attempt something different. Practice pushing aside perfectionism in favour of developing your skills and abilities.

LET GO OF PERFECTIONISM

A common theme for those who experience impostor syndrome is the habit of not taking time to acknowledge and savour success. Celebrate and take credit for your successes rather than attributing them to luck or perfectionism.

CELEBRATE SUCCEESS

Catch and correct negative language you use to describe yourself that reinforces the mindset of impostor syndrome.

MONITOR & ADJUST YOUR INNER DIALOGUE 

Remind yourself that when you don’t know something it’s not a failure, it’s a learning opportunity that can lead to mastery.

LEARN TO EMBRACE FAILURE

We don’t all start with the same level of ability or talent but to progress our knowledge and skills we need to undertake a process of learning and development. People who reach the level of mastery understand that experiencing and analysing failures and errors along the way are an essential part of improving performance.

REMEMBER THAT NOBODY IS BORN AN EXPERT

When you find yourself doubting your right to your success, it can help to focus on your strengths. Ground your thoughts in facts and take stock of how your have strengths contributed to your achievements.

ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR STRENGTHS

Keep a journal of successes and positive comments from others, refer to it when you begin to doubt yourself.

DON’T DISCOUNT THE POSITIVES

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