Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome is what we feel when we reach a new level in life but don’t feel like we belong. We are intimidated by the talent, wisdom, and experience of the new people we’re surrounded by and can’t see ourselves on an equal level as them. This causes us to tighten up, become shy, second-guess ourselves, and lose much of our confidence.
The way to move past it is to realize that what you’re actually suffering from is an attachment to an old idea of who you are. We all self-label who we’ve been, who we are, and what we are capable of. As we grow, some of the labels we place on ourselves are allowed to evolve. But some of them aren’t.
When we work hard and reach a new level in life that we hadn’t imagined possible for ourselves, we can have a hard time accepting it. That's because up until that point, we had always thought of ourselves as someone that wasn’t capable doing so. But the reality is this: you were already as good as the new people you’re around prior to being around them. That’s why you were welcomed into that position in the first place. You just haven’t accepted this is true yet.
You possess the same level of talent and wisdom of your peers. And your peers possess all the same intrusive thoughts and need for a little guesswork from time to time like you do.
Taking a moment to think about where you were and then looking at where you are now is a clarifying practice. It shows you how far you’ve come, helps you update how you label yourself, and reminds you of your strength when you’re feeling doubt.
From there it’s just a matter of stepping into your new role, trusting why you're there in the first place, and choosing to embrace your confidence. And that’s the thing about confidence. You get it when you choose it. But you have to decide to choose it. No one can hand it to you but you.
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wow, much thanks Cory 🙏 this read is just perfect timing ✨
love and thanks for all this, my friend! always sincerely appreciated!