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Powerful Advice to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

September 3, 2024 By Lisa E Betz

Powerful Advice to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Here at Quietly Unconventional, I write a lot about strategies and mindsets to help you become more confident, authentic, and purposeful. Imposter syndrome is one of the reasons we struggle with living authentically. The posts below provide tools and mindset shifts that will help you overcome imposter syndrome and become more of the true masterpiece you were created to be.

Social anxiety: Why do I hide my authentic self?

Many of us struggle with shyness or social anxiety. We wish we could “just be ourselves” but we often hide our real selves out of fear.

If you’re afraid the “real you” isn’t cool enough, or smart enough, or successful enough, you’re not alone. Read more.

Your inner critic isn't as powerful as you think

Our inner critic id often one of the biggest contributors to imposter syndrome.

This post outlines a strategy to defeat the inner critic’s fearmongering and live with more confidence. Read more.

What's your problem? Is shame hijacking your life?

As shame researcher Brene Brown says: “Shame forces us to put so much value on what other people think that we lose ourselves in the process of trying to meet everyone else’s expectations.”

If shame is a factor in your imposter syndrome, read on.

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Filed Under: Identity and Authenticity Tagged With: authenticity, confidence, identity, imposter syndrome, inner critic, overcoming fear, overcoming negative self-talk, shame

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