Imposter syndrome is when you don’t accept your skills or acknowledge your talent. You don’t believe you’re as good as other and you’re not better.
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Imposter syndrome is when you don’t accept your skills or acknowledge your talent. You don’t believe you’re as good as other and you’re not better.
One thing to remember – Never ever compare yourself with others. You are unique in this world. This is why you are unique: No one will have the exact same thoughts, environment, friends, relationships, family, past and current circumstances as you have, opportunities you got and decisions you made. Once you absorb this, you will gradually come over it and can actually benefit from it. Imposter Syndrome can actually help fuel your ambitions and dreams while at the same time keeping you humble. The best aspect of imposter syndrome – you will never have ego and you will always think – there is so much to learn, what you know is little and you will keep pushing your comfort zone boundaries. If you keep this attitude, you will eventually get on path to become best version of yourself.
Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon characterized by distorted thinking that makes people who are capable and intelligent believe they’re incompetent and unintelligent. They think of themselves as frauds and are constantly fearful of being exposed. People who suffer from imposter syndrome struggle with persistent feelings of self-doubt and negative self-talk. They also tend to blame themselves for failures, even when other factors are involved. Very often a person with imposter syndrome feels isolated and pressured. In my experience, certain cultures that stress high academic achievement and levels of accomplishment can also influence the development of the syndrome in individuals. Therapy, especially cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), is recommended for people who struggle with imposter syndrome to address faulty thinking and belief patterns. Talking with a mentor in your field that understands the demands of your job can also be helpful.