How Imposter Syndrome Can Be Your Superpower
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When I was first getting started in the world of instructional design and eLearning, imposter syndrome made me question my abilities, confidence, and sense of belonging. And the truth is, to this day, I still struggle with my own imposter syndrome.
However, what I've learned over the years is that you can't really eliminate your imposter syndrome—all you can really do is learn to manage it. And the more perspective you have about yourself, your skills, and your career, dealing with your imposter syndrome gets easier in time. Eventually, you learn to recognize when those feelings start to bubble up so that you can mitigate them.
But let me ask you this: is imposter syndrome entirely a bad thing? Can you use imposter syndrome to your own advantage?
These are questions I've often asked myself over the years. And one thing that's really helped me to deal with my own imposter syndrome is to change my perspective on it.
You see, I don't view imposter syndrome as a sign of insecurity or a sense of not belonging. Instead, I've decided to view imposter syndrome as a self-awareness that I don't know it all and that I still have room to grow. And those are good things!
This change in perspective is exactly what's helped me to stay humble and to continue to hold a high bar for myself. It's also helped me to be a more authentic person and professional, as I'm learned to be comfortable with both my strengths and weaknesses.
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