Managing Imposter Syndrome: Techniques and Impact
Explore the various aspects of Imposter Syndrome, including symptoms, impact, and management techniques. Understand how attributing successes, negative self-talk, and feelings of fraudulence can affect one's perception of ability and self-worth. Learn strategies such as identifying feelings, reframing failure, and practicing self-affirmation to combat Imposter Syndrome and pursue goals with confidence.
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Imposter Syndrome Broad Associates Ltd caroline@broadassociates.co.uk
Obviously Im in this position because my abilities have been overestimated. Referenced from The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women Dr Young
Are you more likely to attribute your successes to the internal, stable factor of ability? Or Attribute them to temporary causes such as luck, that someone likes you ?
Imposter Syndrome Symptoms Consistent negative self-talk Inability to internalise accomplishments Obsessing over mistakes and failures Feeling of never being good enough Overwhelming anxiety of being found out as a fraud
Imposter Syndrome Impact Judge yourself by only the highest of standards May lead to perfectionism Hold on to flaws, mistakes and criticism Feel a fraud, which can manifest itself in: Overworking Self sabotage Holding back Procrastination
There is an inherent danger of believing you re not good enough. It can become self-fulfilling
Management Techniques (Ellevate Network) Identify the feelings Let it out Reconsider your perception of failure Reaffirm your self-worth Refrain from comparison Pursue your goal relentlessly regardless of what you feel
The impact of language.. Should Would be good if Must Would like to Have to Have the opportunity to Will Will try
Actions to help manage Imposter Syndrome Reaffirm your self-worth Write an affirmation statement Ask for evidence of your achievement and ability Write it down Practice accepting it When people give you positive feedback, just say thank you
Ring the Bells that can still ring, forget the perfect offering. There is a crack in everything, that s how the light get s in Leonard Cohen Anthem
PERFECTION EXCELLENCE Doubt Confidence Fear Taking Risks Anger and Frustration Powerful Being Right Willingness to be wrong Judgmental Accepting Taking Giving Control Spontaneity Pressure Equilibrium
Procrastination Procrastinators chronically avoid difficult tasks and deliberately look for distractions It is psychologically more acceptable to never tackle a task than to face the possibility of falling short on performance Sometimes, perfect is the enemy of the good.
