The Daily Coach - No, You Are Not An Impostor
Most of us have likely experienced it — the mind creating a recurring self-doubt narrative that suffocates our dreams and keeps us stuck in place. We secretly worry about not being as bright, as talented or as qualified as everyone thinks we are, neglecting the fact that our uniqueness is our secret power and that being enough is our birthright. This phenomenon is called impostor syndrome, and 84 percent of people will experience it at some point in their lives. While it is not a psychological condition or diagnosis, impostor syndrome was coined by clinical psychologists Dr. Pauline Clance and Dr. Suzanne Imes in 1978. So what exactly is impostor syndrome? According to Dr. Clance, it is:
As leaders and positive difference-makers, we have the unique opportunity to re-think and reframe impostor syndrome. We should wisely and earnestly understand that everyone loses when we play small, when we do not trust our uniqueness and “enoughness.” Dr. Valerie Young, a leading impostor syndrome expert and co-founder of the Impostor Syndrome Institute, has identified the following five “types of impostors” that often show up in our personal and professional lives:
Dr. Young’s five types of impostors allow us to audit our relationship with our minds and our self-narrative — and with awareness and acknowledgment, we give ourselves the ability to transform. As we remain mindful of our triggers and reactions, we also give ourselves the chance to enhance our self- and collective leadership approach. One of the keys to overcoming impostor syndrome is reminding ourselves that everyone out there is truly a work in progress. The more we acknowledge this and that life is a marathon with no finish line, we permit ourselves to show up more fully in the spaces we lead in and navigate. Know that you are enough simply by being imperfectly perfect. So the next time the mind attempts to create a problematic scenario, let’s silence the chatter and remember our enoughness will always be enough. It doesn’t make us an impostor ― it makes us authentically human. WineText is the most explosive new way to get the absolute best deals on wine! Each day, WineText sends one spectacular deal featuring a wine that has potential savings of up to 70% off the SRP! Many of the wines have huge scores from some of the biggest wine critics in the country. From Chardonnay to Gruner Veltlinger. From Cabernet Sauvignon to Tannat. Winetext.com has you covered! Sign up at WineText.com and receive a huge wine deal each day via text message! Massive price discounts, free shipping offers and much more! Please forward and share this email with your friends, family & colleagues. |
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