E4: Feeling like an imposter and a perpetual student? You are not alone! And here are 4 things you can do about it

Do you often find yourself working hard, yet questioning your abilities, feeling like you’re just pretending to be competent, waiting to be found out? If you’re a female therapist wrestling with imposter syndrome and the pressures of a lingering student mindset, you’re not alone, and this episode is for you. We’ll explore how these internal struggles can impact your self-care and professional fulfillment.Join us as we explore the traits that once helped you succeed but may now be holding you back.  How can recognizing these patterns empower you to move past the fear of being an "imposter"?  Listen in as we share valuable insights and actionable strategies to help you push back on that inner critic and reclaim your confidence.  Episode Highlights:Understanding the ‘student mindset’ and ‘imposter syndrome’Factors that increase the likelihood of experiencing imposter phenomenaKey starting points: Know that you are not aloneUnderstand how and why imposter feelings show up so can respond with compassion Self-Care Experiments:  Notice your perfectionism cycleRelax your standardsGet to know your inner criticEmbrace your non-student life (*assuming you are no longer a student!)Resources Mentioned:Book:  Imposter No More: Overcome Self-Doubt and Imposterism to Cultivate a Successful Career by Dr. Jill StoddardVisit our website to get your own copy of our FREE 4 C's Self-Care Assessment:  https://www.intentionaltherapist.caConnect with Melissa & Karen at Intentional Therapist:https://www.intentionaltherapist.ca/  |  [email protected]  |   https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelissatiessen/Share one of your own self-care experiments via our SpeakPipe page at:  https://www.speakpipe.com/intentionaltherapistReady to upgrade your self-care?  Check out the independent study version of our course, Thrivival Skills for Therapists, and earn 3 CE credits!  Because self-care is PART OF our jobs!  More info at:  https://intentional-therapist.newzenler.com/courses/thrivival-skills-for-therapists-independent-study  Disclaimer:  This podcast seeks to be educational in purpose and is not to be used as clinical advice.  Please connect with a therapist one-on-one for personalized support.