Imposter Syndrome – 7 Simple Steps To Overcome It Now

Introduction

Imposter Syndrome is a common experience among entrepreneurs, characterized by feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy, in days of slow business, despite evidence of success as seen on insights. In this blog post, I want to highlight how easy it is to fall into this vicious cycle and explore some strategies that has helped me overcome this and embrace my true potential as an entrepreneur.

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Understanding Imposter Syndrome

I have seen this emotion in people in all facets of life, even those who are extremely successful in life. There come moments when life feels fake, and there is a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, even when there is enough evidence of the opposite and external validation of our skills and accomplishments. Entrepreneurs, especially, seem to experience this imposter syndrome due to the high levels of uncertainty and the risk that we face while starting and running a business.

Recognizing the Signs

If we can recognize and become aware of this situation, our brains get more equipped in dealing with it. For that, we need to know the key signs of impostor syndrome

1. Self-doubt: constantly questioning your abilities and fearing that others will discover you are not as competent as they believe you to be
2. Perfectionism: setting excessively high standards for yourself and feeling like a failure when you don’t meet them
3. Overworking: trying to compensate for the perceived inadequacies by working longer hours and sacrificing personal time with loved ones.
4. Minimizing achievements: downplaying your successes and attributing them to luck or external factors. I do this on a regular basis without giving credit to myself when I can see so many milestones that I’ve achieved with regular success in my businesses.

But why…?

Why do we make ourselves feel so small? And how can we break this vicious cycle? If too many of these thoughts are zinging through your brain—stop! Breathe and shift your mind to your happy place.

Remember a few things before you start panicking. Everyone all over the world is comparing themselves to others. It is the human nature.  

Strategies for Overcoming this Imposter Syndrome

1. Reframe negative thoughts: We hardly realize it, but sometimes our brains are overpowered by continuous cycles of negative thoughts which keep running on a loop. Challenge this negative self-talk by replacing it with positive affirmations. We couldn’t have survived so many years of our lives if we hadn’t achieved some level of successes. After all, it is just human nature to keep comparing ourselves to others. Accept that fact and let it go. Don’t ponder it.
2. Set realistic goals: Break larger goals of your business into smaller achievable tasks. Celebrate each milestone along the way to build confidence and momentum. Life itself is momentary, why waste time in berating ourselves when we don’t achieve those larger goals? Look at the smaller ones and let’s be proud of ourselves. It has taken us a lot of hard work to reach here. Let’s rejoice in it.
3. Seek support: Fear is an emotion that pounces when the going gets tough. Surround yourself with a supportive group of friends and mentors, who can offer encouragement and different perspectives. If you’re on the social media as frequently as I am, building your own community would help you in the longer run to find and give support as and when you need it.

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Other Important Strategies to Conquer Imposter Syndrome

1. Practice self-compassion and self-care: Treat yourself with kindness and understanding, especially during moments of self-doubt, knowing that this phase would also pass. Remember, everyone experiences setbacks and failures on the path to success. Without these failures, the fruit of success will not be as sweet as you would expect.
2. Embrace failure: This failure is a learning opportunity rather than a reflection of your worth. It is merely a stepping-stone to your success, hence use these setbacks as a chance to grow and improve.
3. Focus on your strengths: Identify your unique strengths and talents, don’t compare it to the others in your field, leverage what you bring to your business to the maximum level to pursue opportunities that align with your Values and goals.
4. Take action: Break out of the cycle of self-doubt by taking small proactive steps toward your goals. Doing the work you love at your own pace would help since it cuts off the seed of Imposter Syndrome before it reveals its burrowing head. Action breeds confidence, and each small step leads to a wave of success that builds momentum toward overcoming this syndrome.

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Conclusion

Imposter syndrome is a common challenge faced by all of us entrepreneurs, but it doesn’t have to hold you back. Self-awareness is winning half the game. By recognizing the signs, reframing negative thoughts, and seeking support when needed, you and I can overcome this Imposter Syndrome and embrace our true potential as an entrepreneur. Remember, we are capable, deserving, and worthy of success. Believe in yourself and take bold steps toward achieving your dreams.

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