Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome Strikes Again — If you’ve ever struggled with low self-esteem, you know that confidence can be a hard thing to come by. You’ve probably also heard many different suggestions from people and the media about how to “fake it till you make it.” Turns out that isn’t always great advice. …

Damned if you do and damned if you don't — So think about it. A double bind is an emotional predicament in which someone is given conflicting information or choices, usually to make them feel trapped between two options. And it's pants. So what next? It's difficult to decide between salad and ice cream. Having salad will make your friend laugh at you for being healthy…

how to overcome imposter syndrome — I had one. One reader I was certain would engage with my content without fail. It didn't matter what I wrote: short-form or long-form, articles on fitness or on mental health, or writing prompt responses. I knew I could count on their support. All. The. Damn. Time. But, it stopped…

You Don’t Even Need To Write This Down — It’s easy to feel down on yourself, especially when you’re feeling like your life is falling apart. You may feel the whole world is against you, and there’s nothing you can do about it. It’s been a hell of a day at work. Someone shouted at you from the other…

You stop feeling part of a team when you're promoted, which sucks. Suddenly you're more like an outsider looking in. You might feel isolated in your new role and wonder if you made the right decision. Panic kicks in. Check out these 3 habits that can make you feel like…

Take the steps to understand that you do in fact, belong. — I’ve been thinking about the psychological phenomenon of imposter syndrome a lot recently. I’m starting a new job in a few days, an AWESOME gig I’ve worked hard for. I’ve also started writing and producing content online, setting the ground work to share all of my life experiences and things…

No skimping on these if you value your success — So, you've been promoted. Congratulations! But now what? I guess you're still the same person you were before. However, you might feel like your new job is under a lot of pressure or that it will be challenging to make the right decisions. And you might wonder if you’ll be…