Ways to overcome imposter syndrome pt1
if we can have a conscious redirection we can start our healing process
While imposter syndrome can be challenging it is not that difficult to overcome and free up ourselves.
The challenge and difficulty with overcoming imposter syndrome are that we are too close to the picture and believe the narrative of our situation. We think whatever we tell ourselves is the reality.
Most of the things we tell ourselves and most of the struggles we face sometimes are not even real, to begin with, and if we can have a conscious redirection we can start our healing process.
In breaking out of imposter syndrome we first have to identify the type of imposter syndrome we are suffering from.
There are different types of imposter and it is easier to relieve yourself from the feeling of doubt when you know where yours is rooted.
The perfectionist, the expert, the natural genius, the soloist, and the superhuman are types of imposter syndrome that have their characteristics and issues.
By knowing where you belong in this type you can learn how to navigate your recovery.
Secondly, Talking about your issue of imposter syndrome with someone can bring a solution to it. One thing you need to understand about imposter syndrome is that almost everyone suffers from it, especially in the workplace.
Talking to someone experienced can pass a fresher perspective to you on how to go about dealing with this issue of imposter syndrome.
Most of your senior colleagues might also be experienced with the issue of imposter syndrome and help guide you on how to break out from them.
They must have heard their share of it. Remember everyone who suffers from imposter syndrome suffers from that because they are seeing progress and in an unfamiliar ground.
The third simple way in breaking out of imposter syndrome and that is within your power is by setting realistic goals and standards.
Most people hit imposter syndrome because they have been a victim of unrealistic expectations and goals.
By looking through your expectations and standards and making sure they align with your ability, strength, and skill you can save yourself from being a victim of failed goals and pursuits that make you doubt yourself and suffer from imposter syndrome.
