Do you feel unease when comparing to others?
Do you perceive your achievements as insignificant?
If you fail, is your self-belief harmed?
Is lack of confidence common to you?
In work or private life you feel like you don't deserve?
These can be signs of an impostor syndrome which is linked to low self-esteem and depression that creates a constant cycle of unneeded stress and missed career/life opportunities.
In order to tackle it, first you need to recognize it and explore underlying causes. This Guidebook gives you the opportunity to take care of yourself now and carry on with your life. After reading it, you'll be able to:Identify signs of Imposter Syndrome in your daily life.Make sure if you have it and what type/s you might be struggling with.Understand what are the causes, even if they reach far back.Assess your real value and take your position about it.Take action and create habits in order to reclaim yourself.
"The greatest sin is to think that you are weak." Swami Vivekananda
"Never doubt yourself. Never change who you are. Don't care what people think and just go for it." Britney Spears
"Fear is stupid. So are regrets." Marilyn Monroe
Guidebook sample:
"The Five Types
There are actually five types of imposter syndrome that you may
notice. These will often reflect the internal beliefs around what
competency will mean to the individual. The five main types that
you will encounter include:
● The perfectionist: They need everything to be perfect or they
feel like a failure. No matter how hard they work, they feel like
they need it to be perfect.
● The natural genius: Because you have spent a lot of time
picking up skills with very little effort, you assume that all
competent people can do the same thing so there is nothing
special about you. When something doesn't come easy to you,
you will feel ashamed.
● The soloist: You believe that you can handle everything by
yourself. When this proves to be false, you feel that you are not
worth or a failure.
● The expert: Before you have a chance to consider your work
a success, you need to learn absolutely everything about the
topic. If you do not have all the answers, you feel like a fraud.
● The superhero: You link competence in how well you can
succeed in all the roles you hold. Failing to navigate the demands
of all these challenging roles can leave you feeling like a failure."
Guidebook includes 8 practical exercises and a Self-help checklist to fast-track you into escaping imposter syndrome and help you build a daily routine. I'm wishing you all a nice reading and only good thoughts about yourself and what you deserve. Nick Furgeau