Do any of these thoughts sound familiar?
“Everyone is better than me.”
“I can’t do anything right.”
“Sooner or later, my peers will realize I don’t know what I’m doing.”
The above are common thoughts associated with imposter syndrome.
Those who experience imposter syndrome often feel like they are underqualified, inexperienced or simply not good enough.
Remember, a thought is not a fact.
Just because something feels true doesn’t mean it is.
It all comes down to shifting your mindset.
Recognize All Efforts
All of your accomplishments are a result of your hard work!
You got hired because you were the best candidate for the position.
You got a good mark on that test because you put the work in.
It’s so important to be mindful of how we think about ourselves and be our own cheerleaders.
The next time you catch yourself experiencing some self-doubt – finish the following sentences.
“Today, I am proud that I…”
“I can’t believe that I achieved…”
“Wow! … really paid off.”
Redefine Success
There is no set-in-stone definition of success.
Success comes in many forms and means different things to different people.
Our journey to finding success isn’t measured by what we achieve.
It is measured by our progress.
Instead of thinking about how much you have to do, think about how far you’ve come.
“Success is a process for all of us, and as long as you are making consistent progress towards your goals – sincerely giving your best effort more often than not – then you are already successful and deserve to feel proud of yourself.” – Hal Elrod
