Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Thinking Traps in Academic Settings
Addressing challenges such as imposter syndrome, negative self-talk, and thinking traps in academic environments to promote self-worth, motivation, and successful learning strategies.
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Imposter Syndrome Jasjit Sangha, PhD Learning Strategist Academic Success 1
Deep Listening Activity
Novice versus Expert
Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning 5
I feel like a fraud Imposter Phenomena I don t belong because... Nobody will want to help a failure like me.... 6
I am not worthy Impact on Self Worth + Motivation I don t deserve to be in this program... I don t want to do my work it will not be good enough 7
Geographic Identity Gender Sexuality Religion / Faith SELF Citizenship Race / Ethnicity Class Family Responsibilities Age Ability
Discussion Question: In your experience, what are some thinking traps that students may fall into?
Thinking Traps 1 0
Trigger Internal narrative or story Thinking trap / Negative self talk Self-doubt in abilities Impact on learning 1 1
Reframing Thinking Traps Thinking Trap Reframing Thinking Trap I am not smart enough, I don t deserve to be in this program, I feel like a failure This is a challenging program and I am working hard I can t talk about setbacks in my work or others will judge me Remember the success iceberg! Many people face challenges before they achieve success I feel all alone There are caring staff on campus like my grad administrator Nobody in my cohort is nice to me, there must be something wrong with me I need to reach out to others for support and engage in self-care I m afraid to speak up because I am afraid my supervisor will not give me a good reference I can build relationships with other professors and show my strengths through my professional development and talk to the Conflict Resolution Centre 1 3
Use R.A.I.N to Reframe Recognize what is happening Allow the experience to be there, just as it is Investigate with interest and care Nurture with self-compassion By Tara Brach 1 4
Discussion Question: In your experience, what are some other strategies that could help a student who is stressed out by a thinking trap that is affecting their learning and progress?
Trigger PAUSE Be aware of thinking trap Reframe thinking trap Strengthen sense of self Impact on learning 1 6
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What are other learning strategies that can help to reduce stress and increase motivation?
Stress and Learning Figure: Yerkes-Dodson Law for Stress vs Performance, retrieved from Keith McGregor, Sarah Maeght and Tom Richmond (2014) Understanding burnout and reducing its impact (Chapter 59,pp.323-336). In, Palmer, C.(Ed.) Sports Monograph. SSTO Pub. 1 9
Alignment between future self + present self Procrastination Perfectionism 20
Reflection Question: Procrastination and Perfectionism How do you feel when you engage in procrastination or perfectionism? What activity do you do when you procrastinate? How do you shift the direction of the elephant ?
Study Habits 22
Prioritization Grid Important and Urgent Important but not Urgent Not Important but Urgent Not Important but not Urgent 24
Prioritization Grid Important and Urgent Important but not Urgent Crisis Pressing problems Projects completed at the last minute Planning Long term projects Not Important but Urgent Not Important but not Urgent Interruptions Time- Specific but non-essential items Busy work TV Internet and social media 25
Structure and Accountability Study hubs Graduate writing circles Workshops at Robarts Learning Strategist (SGS, Academic Success) Gradlife
Self Compassion and Community Self-care and self-compassion Make time to nourish yourself Build a supportive community Reach out when feeling isolated
Growth Mindset How do you react to failure? How do you feel? Can you reframe thinking trap ? Can you approach a challenge with curiosity?
Questions? Contact: jasjit.sangha@utoronto.ca
