Imposter syndrome is a battle that you can, and with practice, will win. Here are a few research-backed tips that can help:
- Keep a positive mindset. One strategy is to acknowledge your achievements by completing a “monthly wins tracker” to chronicle your progress. You can mitigate imposter syndrome by reflecting on and reminding yourself of your strengths on a regular basis.
- Celebrate! We often get so focused on the outcomes of our work that we forget to honor ourselves. But celebrating yourself is a simple, and fun, way to combat imposter syndrome.
- Use social media, mindfully. Unfollow people who bring you down and focus on the educational or inspirational content that feeds your best self, that reminds you to express gratitude for your achievements, to give yourself grace, and visualize the future you want.
- Make a plan. If all else fails, come up with an organized plan to manage your nerves. Break down your goals into smaller, more manageable chunks and plan to tackle them one at a time.
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