Imposter Syndrome is a self-doubt that is experienced by an individual about their accomplishments and makes them feel that they do not deserve their achievements.
But despite this phenomenon, a few ways can counter the Impostor Syndrome.
- Centering oneself on the facts related to one’s achievements, rather than the stories that the mind creates due to self-doubt and anxiety.
- Acknowledging how you feel about yourself and validating if it is just made-up stories from your mind or based on facts and then moving on will help you to focus on the evidence in proving your achievements. This evidence can counter feelings of self-doubt.
- Looking for a mentor you highly respect in your workplace, can give you validation of your achievements and will boost one’s confidence.
- Learning from your teammates is a good opportunity to look for the skills you can gain and develop from them instead of comparing yourself to them as one of the symptoms of imposter syndrome.
Reference:
https://asana.com/resources/impostor-syndrome
