Do you ever feel like an imposter? I know I do. I quite often question my own abilities and downplay my successes. I know my own competencies and can see when I have achieved something but that doubt quite often rears its ugly head. I know I am not the only person who has this experience but why do we have this self doubt?
Imposter syndrome can happen for loads of different reasons, you might be new to something whether it be a job role, a new parent, taking up a new hobby, the list goes on. You may feel that you are just not good enough compared to others even though the evidence shows otherwise. This feeling can come and go and it is a good idea to reframe your thoughts. Ask yourself why you feel this way? Is there an alternative way to think about it? How is it helping or hindering you? It's trying to have that self belief in yourself.
Easier said than done I know and I don't always do it myself. I'm a hypocrite. But from looking at imposter syndrome I think I try to be the best at everything that I do, the best counsellor, the best mother, the best daughter. But I can't be the best at everything and that's ok. It doesn't make us an imposter.
Remember that you are good enough!
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