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Imposter Syndrome - Coggle Diagram
Imposter Syndrome
Resolving Negative Self Talk
Changing or questioning self talk
Changing language
"Part of me is"
We are not our thoughts
"The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation but thoughts about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking."
Becoming aware
Listen for Scarcity vs Abundance language
Stop Judging and Shaming
Thoughts
Lack of confidence in abilities
I'm not good enough
I've not got enough experience
I haven't got the skills
I haven't got the confidence
Fear of making the wrong decision
I'm not ...
Behaviours
Procrastination
Perfectionism
Competing/Comparing
Attachment
Safety
Security
Self Worth
ChatGPT
What is Imposter Syndrome
Types of Imposter Syndrome
Perfectionist
Superhero
Expert
NMatural Genius
Soloist
Psychological Pattern
Doubting Skills, talents, accomplishments
Fear of being found out as a Fraud
Impacts
Personal
Stress
Burnout
Low self-confidence
Low self worth
Professional
Reluctance to seek promotions or opportunities
UIndervaluing contributions
Emotional
Anxiety
Depression
Isolation
Imposter Syndrome
Definition of Imposter Syndrome:
Doubt accomplishments
Fear of being exposed as a fraud
Affects people at all levels of success
Types of Imposter Syndrome:
Perfectionist
Expert
Natural Genius
Soloist
Superhero
Causes of Imposter Syndrome:
Perfectionism
Societal pressure
Family expectations
Comparing oneself to others
New environments
Effects of Imposter Syndrome:
Mental health (anxiety, depression)
Work performance (procrastination, burnout)
Personal relationships (isolation, reluctance to ask for help)
Stunted growth (fear of taking risks)
Recognizing Imposter Syndrome:
Symptoms: self-doubt, downplaying achievements
Self-talk: negative thoughts like "I don’t deserve this"
Overworking or underperforming
Strategies to Overcome Imposter Syndrome:
Reframe thoughts
Share experiences with peers or mentors
Celebrate small wins
Challenge perfectionism
Seek feedback
Practice self-compassion
Normalizing the Experience:
It’s common for many, including successful people
Mistakes are part of growth
Success doesn’t eliminate self-doubt
Conclusion:
Embrace competence and achievements
Find mentors and seek support when needed
Internal Conflict
Different parts of our Ego (sub-personalities) want different things
Inner Critic
Holistic Defn: Chatter between Ego parts attempting to create control
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