Ep. 21 - Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever felt like you are not good enough? Like, no matter how much evidence there is that you are successfully navigating your lives, jobs, and relationships, still, you hold these false beliefs that you aren’t actually capable of. Spoiler alert: Most other people have felt this way too - Men and women. This is called imposter syndrome. For today's episode, Vanessa Preston will talk about how imposter syndrome affects a person’s life and what are the practical tips to overcome it. Stay tuned!Here are the things to expect in the episode:What is imposter syndrome?How does imposter syndrome affect you?What does imposter syndrome feel like?What triggers imposter syndrome?Understanding the struggles with imposter syndrome.The importance of knowing what impostor syndrome is caused by.Practical tips to overcome impostor syndrome.Imposter syndrome is rooted in families that value achievement above all else.Normalizing and acknowledging the imposter syndrome.Thoughtwork: Creating some intentional thoughts.Resources:https://hbr.org/2008/05/overcoming-imposter-syndromeApply for the Body and Food Freedom Project/Book discovery Call https://bit.ly/3zzFpZsGet your free guide to managing the not good enough voice https://mailchi.mp/280ed5288217/ollcm0j9yiConnect with VanessaLinks: https://linktr.ee/greenlifepsychologyWebsite: https://greenlifepsychology.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/greenlifepsychology/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/green_life_psychology/Disclaimer:This podcast represents the opinions of Vanessa Preston and her guests to the show. Vanessa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and abides by ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The content here should not be taken as medical or therapeutic advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.