How o Overcome the Imposter Syndrome for Good

Does this sound familiar to you ? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌   "I was lucky" "I don't belong here" "I'm a fraud and it's only a matter of time before everyone notices" Does this sound familiar to you ? Maybe you've said something like this before. If you have, you're not alone. In fact, 70% of people have felt this way at one time or another. It doesn't matter how much they have achieved. They might have a successful career. Great academic achievements and accolades. And yet, they don't give themselves enough credit for it. They believe that they have not earned what they have. This is more common than you think. And it's called "the imposter syndrome". These types of people are constantly worried and anxious about not being good enough. They never bet on themselves. They never take chances. They are always preparing. Learning new skills because they think they're not good enough. And they are never completely ready. Sadly, these people never manage to do anything meaningful. They never achieve their dreams and get to where they want to be. They never ask for that promotion at work, because they are afraid of not being up to the task. They never go after what they want, because they think they don't deserve it. And they never reach their full potential. They're always under constant pressure. Always stressed. Always afraid someone will "find out" and expose them in front of everyone. And that takes their peace away. It leads them to study non-stop. And it's never enough. So they end up wasting their energy and effort on things that don't move them forward. All because they are not convinced of being good enough in what they do. Have you ever felt like this? If you have, I get you. It's a difficult position to be in. But don't worry, all is not lost. You can defeat the Imposter Syndrome for good. And I'm about to show you how. First, you need to acknowledge your feelings. Bring them out. Find a trusted friend or a mentor and express to them how you feel. This will give you an external context of the situation. Plus, sharing your feelings will help you not feel so overwhelmed. Second. You need to stop trying to do figure this out by yourself. Go to your classmates or your peers at work. Find a support network. Remember, you cannot accomplish anything significant by being alone. Your support network can: - Offer guidance. - Validate your strengths. - Encourage your efforts to grow. Also, sharing your feelings about this can help others in the same position feel less alone. Third, you have to start challenging your doubts. When you start feeling like a fraud, wonder if any facts support this belief. Then look for evidence to counter it. Fourth. Avoid comparing yourself to others. Remember that we all have unique abilities. If you are where you are, it is because someone recognized your talent and potential. You may not excel in every area of your life. But you don't have to either. There are very few people in this world who can "do it all". And those who give the impression they can, well... ...they usually do it for the sake of appearances. And lastly. Take action and face your fear. Dare to apply for that job. Ask for the promotion. Take that step forward. And when you follow these steps, things will change for you. You will understand what you're capable of. That you've gotten to where you are because you earned it. Your peace of mind will return. You will start seizing every opportunity that comes your way, without being afraid to fail. And you will finally achieve your full potential. Remember . Working hard will not change how you see yourself. So it is time to put aside the fear of disappointing others. That fear of being discovered. You are talented. Don't let fear stop you from taking action. And if you need help to overcome that fear and free yourself from any negative beliefs... [You'll find the help you need right here]( Your friend and coach, Leon. Sent to: {EMAIL} [Unsubscribe]( Lifehack, Unit 33554, PO Box 6945,, London, W1A 6US, United Kingdom