Do you worry that your co-workers or friends might think you’re a fraud? Do you often feel like you don’t belong? These feelings are signs of impostor syndrome, and about 70% of successful people experience them at some point in their lives.
Impostor syndrome can make you feel that your achievements are due to luck rather than your abilities. You might think you aren’t as capable as others believe you are and fear being exposed as a fraud.
Before you can start to plan your success goals, there are many things that you need to understand before you can be sure that the goals you set are really the ones you want.
One of those things is to determine if there are any Limiting Beliefs that can stop you from actually achieving those goals.
I have a self-study Limiting Belief Program that you can go through to determine what your Limiting Beliefs are and how you can remove them.
You can read more and register for the program at Limiting Beliefs Program on my Confidence and Life Coaching website.
Start your journey on your path to success by identifying and removing your Limiting Beliefs so that you make the journey a lot easier.
Research shows that both men and women struggle with impostor syndrome and often fail to recognize and accept their own successes.
Five Patterns of Impostor Syndrome
According to impostor syndrome expert Valerie Young, author of *The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women*, there are five common patterns among those who experience this phenomenon:
- You set unrealistic goals for yourself and are often seen as a perfectionist.
- You hesitate to speak up or answer questions because you fear not knowing the answer.
- You avoid asking for help, worried that others will see you as a failure.
- You feel like a fraud if an answer doesn’t come naturally to you.
- You push yourself harder than your peers to prove your worth.
People with impostor syndrome believe their successes are due to luck rather than their own hard work or abilities. This mindset can trap them in a cycle of negative thinking, holding them back from advancing in their careers. They might work excessively hard, leading to burnout and increased feelings of failure.
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life
If you experience impostor syndrome, you might have trouble accepting your own success. You might feel undeserving of your position or accomplishments. Here are some ways to combat these feelings:
- Adjust Your Mindset: Accept your imperfections instead of striving for perfection in every project or goal.
- Embrace Imperfections: Learn to accept yourself as you are and remind yourself that you did your best.
- Set Realistic Goals: Review your goals honestly and keep them achievable.
- Value Your Effort: Appreciate the effort you’ve put in, regardless of the outcome. Even if you fall short, be proud of your hard work.
- Focus Your Goals: Concentrate on specific goals rather than dividing your attention. Allow others to handle parts of a task so you can focus on what you enjoy.
Impostor syndrome can make even the strongest and most successful individuals feel inadequate. It affects all areas of life, so it’s important to evaluate where you are and find ways to move forward positively.
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Don’t try to do all of this by yourself, ask and receive the guidance that can get you moving towards your own success.
Nothing happens until action is taken.
To your success.
Michael
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