Tips for dealing with impostor syndrome

Have you had a promotion recently or received praise from your boss but don’t feel like you deserve it? You could be suffering from impostor syndrome, a phenomenon in which you can’t internalise your accomplishments and fear you might be found out as a fraud. If this sounds like you, follow these simple tips from The Muse for dealing with your inner monologue.

Talk to someone who’ll listen
We all have those friends whose response to all of your problems is “get over it”. But when you’re dealing with something as serious as impostor syndrome, that’s the last thing you want to hear. Find someone who’ll really listen to you. Sometimes saying your feelings out loud gives you the chance to realise how silly you sound.

Write down your accomplishments
Impostor syndrome makes you lose sight of exactly how hard you work. This is a good time to think about everything you’ve achieved recently – or better yet, write it down. Take stock of this list and you’ll soon realise how much value you add to your organisation.

Have a meeting
Even if you feel like your boss is going to be the one to find you out, it’s worth sitting down with him or her to discuss how you feel. If you think you’re not meeting expectations, your manager can lay out exactly what you’re supposed to be doing and reassure you that you’re doing a good job. This also gives you a chance to find out how you can improve so you can move forward and look to the future.

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