You’re feeling like an imposter. How can you get over it?

Overcoming imposter syndrome requires a shift in mindset. Start by acknowledging your achievements and recognizing that self-doubt is common even among accomplished individuals. Celebrate successes, no matter how small, and keep a record of positive feedback. Embrace challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, reframing mistakes as stepping stones to expertise. Surround yourself with a supportive network, seeking mentorship and sharing experiences. Develop a mantra that reinforces your capabilities and revisit it in moments of self-doubt. Remember, authenticity and continuous improvement define success – embrace your journey and let go of unrealistic expectations.

Everyone gets imposter syndrome. It's not something you "get over" it's something you move through. Accept this: If you are dedicated to personal growth, you are likely to feel like an imposter. Period. Imposter syndrome isn't permanent. It's not part of your identity. It is just something you are experiencing, temporarily.

Lack of confidence often fuels imposter syndrome. One of the easiest ways to counter imposter syndrome is to work on developing your confidence. Once the confidence is developed, the moment you show signs of imposter syndrome, you will start challenging it by asking questions about your abilities and answering them logically. The process will easily convince you that the negative thoughts about your value, credibility, knowledge, or ability are unfounded.

We need to build evidence to challenge the current thoughts we have. Our brains easily remembers all the negative experiences, but we need to do some work to store all the neutral or positive experiences. Maybe at the end of the week, write down both the lowlights and the highlights of the week. When we are reflecting, we should ask "What else?". Usually, you do not express your opinion in a bigger forum, but this week you did - capture this in your highlight. This reflection should be unique to you. Over time, we will build evidence that will help us challenge our thoughts and will help us see a balanced view.

To overcome imposter syndrome, challenge your thoughts by reframing them. Instead of focusing on how you’re unqualified or inadequate, focus on your achievements and the evidence of your competence. An easy way to remind yourself of past successes is to keep a note on your phone titled “Achievements” and make an entry in it each time you experience a success. When you’re feeling low or imposter syndrome creep up, pull out the list and remind yourself why you deserve everything you’ve achieved - in your own words!

I really like the `1 percent better` rule. Just try to be at least 1% better next time and you'll do just fine. And remember that everyone (except con-artists) feels like an imposter from time to time.

There is only one you and no one else is more equipped to do what only you can do. Recognizing this is the first step in advocating for yourself and realizing that you deserve to be in the space(s) you occupy as much as anyone else.