Episode 20 -Stop Calling It Imposter Syndrome. Start Calling It Growth – Choosing to reframe when self sabotage is kicking your butt

The StoryIn this episode, Joanna delves into the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome and self-sabotage, exploring how these feelings manifest even in successful individuals. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on how to recognise and combat these negative patterns, emphasising the importance of self-awareness and changing one's narrative. Joanna provides practical strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, encouraging listeners to embrace their worthiness and expand their capacity for joy and success.TakeawaysImposter syndrome is a feeling of inadequacy despite success.Your inner critic aims to keep you safe within your comfort zone.Self-sabotage resets your emotional thermostat when you exceed your limits.Recognising your sabotage patterns is the first step to overcoming them.Hidden beliefs drive self-sabotaging behaviorus.Celebrating small wins is crucial for building confidence.Accepting compliments is a way to acknowledge your worth.Changing the narrative can help combat feelings of inadequacy.You are worthy of success, love, and joy without needing to prove it.Noticing sabotage signals a breakthrough is near.The StrategySpot Your Sabotage Pattern – Become aware of the habits that you have that signal that you are sabotaging.Name the Hidden Belief – Our behaviour is driven by the beliefs we hold whether they are conscious or subconscious. Next time you feel imposter syndrome or self sabotage kicking in, stop and ask yours elf “What belief says I can’t have this much success/love/joy?”. Expand Your Capacity for Joy – Practice sitting with good feelings without rushing to the next worry. How many times do you just let your achievements pass by without a pause for celebration?Change the narrative – Remember: you’re not sabotaging because you don’t want it — you’re sabotaging because you’ve been brave enough to push outside your comfort zone. You are stretching. It is time to change the narrative. You can tell yourself you are feeling unsettled because you are pushing yourself and you are going to get found out OR you can choose a different story.The Soul - journal promptsWhen things are going well, how do I tend to sabotage myself?What belief might be hiding underneath that behaviour?If I believed I was safe to have even more joy/success/love, what would I do differently today?If I chose to believe in my brilliance, how differently might I show up?What is my trigger for knowing that imposter syndrome is creeping in?Universal guidance - The Queen of PentaclesThe Queen of Pentacles invites you to rise with calm authority, to expand your capacity for good things, and to lead from a place of wholeness. You don’t have to chase abundance — you are it.ResourcesThe Big Leap by Gay Hendrix - HEREThe Confidence Blueprint by Joanna Petrie-RoutDownload this free guide HERECall to ActionIf this episode resonated with you, I would be so grateful if you could:✨ Follow or subscribe to the podcast so you never miss an episode✨ Rate and review — it helps more women find this space✨ Share this episode with a friend who’s on the edge of something extraordinary🌐 Connect with MeLet’s keep this conversation going!📸 Instagram: @becomingnoordinarywoman🌍 Website: www.joannapetrierout.com💌 Email: [email protected] you for listening — and for choosing to become No Ordinary Woman.See you next week.