Ever Feel Like a Fraud? Dealing with Imposter Syndrome

Send us Fan MailDo you ever doubt your accomplishments? Or are you afraid of being exposed as a fraud, even though you know what you're doing? This week we're talking about impostor syndrome, which is something that is common with high achievers. It's the feeling that you are a fraud, it's all just an accident or a fluke that you ended up where you are, and people are going to find out. Or perhaps you feel like you just don't deserve the success that you've earned. Listen in today, to find out what to do when impostor syndrome strikes.Impostor syndrome is really dismissing your success as good timing or good luck. In today's episode, we're talking about how to identify it and how to get beyond it. Please be aware, however, that the solutions that Rachel offers you today will be helpful at the time, but as you grow in your business and as you become more successful, impostor syndrome will rear its ugly head again. Tune in now to get Rachel's powerful solutions for combating impostor syndrome. Show Highlights:Knowing what impostor syndrome is, and being able to identify it, is half the battle.Impostor syndrome often strikes when we're taking a leap of faith and getting ready to do something new.It seems to strike because we want to protect ourselves.Rachel gives some examples of when impostor syndrome is likely to set in.Impostor syndrome strikes when we're focused on ourselves instead of on others.When we start focusing on how we can help others, it takes away the power that the impostor thoughts have over us.The mean girl inside our heads goes hand-in-hand with impostor syndrome.Rather than focusing on the impostor thoughts and feelings, focus on helping your audience.When impostor thoughts come up, allow yourself to be a little vulnerable, and focus on the good things that you've done.Being open about your fears can take their power away, so it might help to share your feelings with someone who understands.In our minds, everything seems much bigger and much worse.Get really honest with yourself, and get to the bottom of why you think you're a fraud or why you don't think you deserve success.Rachel usually comes alive when she has a mic in her hands, but recently she's been getting a little anxious about it. This means that impostor syndrome is coming in.Rachel shares some of her fears and she explains how she overcomes them.Thinking that you're a fraud is really just a lie that you're telling yourself.Writing out the truth next to your lies is really powerful.Keep a running list of all your successes and all your accomplishments.Keep a file for all the positive feedback and affirmations you get from your clients or customers. This will show you that you really are touching people's lives and helping them.Rachel shares some positive affirmations to help you overcome impostor syndrome.Sign up for Rachel's Business CoachingHang out with me more! Send me the message PODCAST over on Instagram at @rachelaperry and I’ll send you my "Parties-Optional Profit Plan!"For Additional Resources for Direct Sellers:www.rachelaperry.com