Reclaiming your success: Tools for defeating imposter syndrome with the Balance coaches | Part 3 of 3
Aug 15, 2023
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Meditation experts Ofosu and Leah discuss defeating imposter syndrome, celebrating successes, and staying future-oriented. They explore how mindfulness, understanding triggers, and self-affirmations can help overcome self-doubt.
Resilience and self-belief are crucial in overcoming imposter syndrome and enjoying success.
Celebrating accomplishments and sharing them with others helps to build self-worth and combat imposter syndrome.
Deep dives
The role of resilience and self-belief in combating imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome can make it difficult to enjoy success, but resilience and self-belief play a crucial role in overcoming it. Overcoming imposter syndrome means acknowledging that fear and insecurity are normal, and having the confidence to claim one's achievements. Meditation and mindfulness practices are helpful in recognizing imposter syndrome's physical and mental manifestations. By acknowledging the imposter syndrome voice and asking what it needs to thrive, individuals can confront their insecurities and create a sense of safety. Celebrating accomplishments and sharing them with friends also helps build self-worth and quell self-doubt. Although imposter syndrome may never fully go away, recognizing and addressing it can lead to personal growth and a quieter inner critic.
Celebrating and reclaiming successes to combat imposter syndrome
To combat imposter syndrome, it is essential to celebrate and reclaim successes. Savoring accomplishments through activities like taking a walk, dancing, or treating oneself helps reinforce feelings of self-worth. Vocalizing affirmations such as 'I did a good job' and sharing achievements with friends further strengthens self-esteem. While initially feeling awkward, acknowledging and owning success has long-lasting benefits, building an inner cheerleader that counteracts imposter syndrome. By cultivating a supportive mindset and celebrating achievements, individuals can quiet their inner critic and navigate imposter syndrome with greater ease.
What would it feel like to actually enjoy your success?
Hear meditation experts Ofosu and Leah discuss the role of resilience and self-belief in defeating imposter syndrome, how to celebrate and reclaim your successes, and future-oriented thinking to keep imposter syndrome at bay.
For more support on your self-confidence journey, find Ofosu and Leah in the Balance app. It’s completely free for your entire first year.
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