Engy Elghannam 
Impostor syndrome also known as "Imposter phenomena" , is when you feel like you're not good enough, even when you are. It can affect your personal and professional life. But don't worry, there are ways to beat it. We'll show you 7 practical methods to overcome impostor syndrome and boost your confidence in whatever you do.
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What Is Impostor Syndrome?
Impostor syndrome is when a person often feels like they're not as good as others think they are, even if they've achieved success. They doubt their abilities and believe their accomplishments are more due to luck or help from others, rather than their own skills and hard work. This leads to a constant feeling of not being good enough and worrying that they'll be revealed as a fake.
Characteristics of Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome shows up differently in everyone, but here are some shared signs:
- Doubting your own skills and competence.
- Thinking that things like luck, not your abilities, are the reason for your successes.
- Isolating from your colleagues or team members.
- Trying to be perfect, which can lead to burnout.
- Setting very high standards for yourself.
- Having a poor self-image or low self-esteem.
- Feeling a strong fear of failing.
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7 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome:
1. Understanding Humility and Fear
It's important to differentiate between two things, humility in recognizing your hard work and achievements and fear that stems from these accomplishments. Sometimes, being skilled at something can make you doubt your own abilities.
However, it's possible to feel worthy without becoming arrogant, and overcoming impostor syndrome means finding a balanced approach. As being humble and feeling worthy doesn't require you to be defensive or to feel like a fraud in order to exhibit kindness and openness.
2. Letting Go of Perfectionism
Lets face it guys perfectionism can harm your productivity. It turns out it can also make it harder to overcome impostor syndrome, especially for high-achievers who set very high standards for themselves, striving for perfection.
Perfectionism can worsen impostor syndrome by pushing you to compare yourself to an unrealistic, perfect standard. The truth is, no one can do everything perfectly, and expecting perfection from yourself can be counterproductive. At some point, you need to ask yourself when "good enough" is actually good enough. While aiming for perfection is admirable, it's often not practical and can make you feel more like a fraud.
3. Tracking and Measuring Your Successes
When grappling with impostor feelings, people often struggle to see their own role in their achievements. They tend to credit luck or others instead of recognizing their hard work and knowledge.
To remind yourself of your progress, maintain a private document listing your accomplishments. The specific methods and metrics can vary by your job. For instance, in social media, you can track monthly page views and collect positive feedback from emails, Twitter, or blog comments.
You can also, create a computer file that includes both work-related and personal achievements. This can boost your confidence and motivation during tough moments.
4. Being Kind to Yourself
Taking the pressure off yourself and not expecting to be an expert right from the start. Impostor syndrome often leads to negative self-talk, bombarding us with thoughts like “you're not smart enough”. This negative self-talk can increase stress and anxiety. Being kind to yourself means changing how you talk to yourself in your mind by practicing positive self-talk. This not only reduces stress and anxiety but also gives you the courage to pursue endeavors that can bring you greater rewards.
Although completely silencing negative thoughts may be challenging, you can challenge them by asking yourself what steps you've taken and what effort you've put in to reach your current position. Respond with affirmations, short and positive statements about your achievements. For instance, you can say, “I've worked hard, and I always work hard.”
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5. Discuss It with a Mentor and Manager
No one should suffer in silence. Sharing your experiences and feelings of impostor syndrome with someone else can better equip you to deal with it. We recommend talking to both a mentor and your immediate manager.
A mentor can provide an objective perspective on your struggles with impostor syndrome, drawing from their own experiences. Your manager, being familiar with your role, can offer specific advice and solutions tailored to your situation.
6. Accept the Feeling and Make Use of It
Rather than aiming to get rid of impostor syndrome entirely, concentrate on stopping it from getting in the way of your success. The essential thing is to make sure that impostor syndrome doesn't limit your progress toward your full potential.
7. Welcome New Opportunities
Impostor syndrome can make people say no to opportunities that could help them progress in their careers because they doubt their skills. When a new opportunity comes your way, it's crucial to figure out if it's genuinely too much for you or if it's just your self-doubt talking.
By taking on challenging new tasks, you can unlock doors to personal and professional development, even if you're not feeling completely confident at the start. So, go ahead and welcome these chances to learn and grow, even if they seem a bit scary at first.
