Not only will you be on the path to fighting impostor syndrome, but you’ll recognize the areas where you still have work to do. And, as you know, high-achieving gals always love a well-defined goal.
Acting more assuredly will cause you to start projecting that assurance, and before long, you'll "trick" yourself into thinking you're not a fraud. Or, to put it more precisely, you will acknowledge your actual brilliance within.
Even those who have impostor syndrome occasionally experience intense confidence. Perhaps you presented some excellent ideas to a meeting, nailed the quarterly report, or received a bonus.
Many of the personality traits of a perfectionist can lead to impostor syndrome. You can start to overcome impostor syndrome by recognizing that you don’t have to be perfect; no one is.
To overcome imposter syndrome, you need to stop setting unattainable standards and expectations for yourself and thinking that factors such as luck or help are responsible for your success.
Find professional and personal mentors you can trust in your own life who are willing to share their own stories of overcoming impostor syndrome and give you the boost you need.
By boosting your self-awareness, you can start to see the early signs of imposter syndrome sneaking into your thoughts and replace those thoughts with confidence-building thoughts.
When you are not able to challenge baseline negative thoughts that imposter syndrome can generate, there should be no stigma in hiring a therapist.