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I overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome with my confidence portfolio
- thecaringtechie 3y agoEver had that feeling of being a fraud, despite your impressive accomplishments and qualifications? When a new opportunity is presented to you, does an internal nagging voice tell you to save yourself the embarrassment and decline? Do you often worry you’re not good enough? If so, you're not alone! Impostor syndrome affects professionals from all walks of life, from entry-level hires to celebrities and seasoned executives. Lady Gaga, Michelle Obama, Sheryl Sandberg, Tom Hanks, all have struggled with self-doubt and impostor syndrome. I am no different. I also struggled and sometimes still do with being hard on myself and not feeling like I’m ever good enough. With time, however, I’ve been able to learn how to tame the nagging voice, take more risks and feel more and more confident. My secret: my confidence portfolio. How do you beat impostor syndrome?