Tips & FAQ

Here are 10 ways to cope with imposter syndrome:

Quick Tips

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Name It to Tame It

Do not try to deny those terrible feelings. Rather, acknowledge what you feel at the moment. For instance, say to yourself, "I am currently suffering from imposter syndrome." This will shift your focus from emotions to the rational part of your brain.

Mindset

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Evidence, not feelings

Do not believe the feeling because feelings are usually deceptive. When you doubt yourself or the situation you find yourself in, focus on the evidence. Think of everything that you accomplished and all feedback that you got from other people.

Mindset

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The yet reframe

Every time you think of saying "I cannot do it", you should consider another word "yet". That would change everything for you.

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Compare down, not up

Comparisons can be good for your psychological wellbeing as long as you are comparing yourself with those beneath you, but not those above you. You cannot compare yourself to those who have more experience because they had the benefit of years.

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Talk About It

Impostor syndrome thrives in secrecy. Once you verbalize it to another person, it will lose its strength. Most likely, they will feel just the same.

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Celebrate Small Wins

Don't wait for a significant accomplishment to give yourself a round of applause. Recording daily successes conditions your brain into recognizing progress and developing true self-confidence.

Habits

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Disconnect Identity From Performance

One wrong move at work doesn't mean you're a failure. It means you made a mistake. Who you are isn't who you've done.

Mindset

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Act Confident To Gain Confidence

Putting on an act when feeling insecure may seem dishonest but it is necessary. The more you act confident the better chance your brain gives you to feel truly confident.

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Monitor Your Progress

Keep track of everything you learned accomplished, and achieved throughout your journey. Any time self-doubt strikes you, take a look at the list.

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Reduce Should Mentality

I should be farther along is perhaps the most detrimental thought process. There isn't anything wrong with being right where you are because you are exactly where you need to be.

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FAQ

You are not broken and you are not alone. All of this is something almost every person struggling to reach their goals goes through. The complete step-by-step guide walks you through the process from start to finish. The tips here are a starting point — the guide gives you the full plan, and the app helps you execute it day to day.