Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Strategies for Building Confidence and Overcoming Self-Doubt
We all have times when we feel like we're doing something wrong. We feel like we don't deserve the job we've got. And we struggle to make decisions.
The good news is, there's a solution. In fact, there are multiple solutions, and we can use each one to help us overcome our doubts, build confidence and improve our performance.
Here's a quick overview of the different strategies I'll cover in this article.
Do the Opposite: The first strategy involves trying to focus on the positive. You're going to find this challenging, but it can be really effective.
Reverse the Negative Feedback Loop: If you're feeling discouraged by feedback, you can try to switch it around and find the opposite point. Instead of focusing on the negative, focus on the positive.
Reframe the Problem: When you're feeling down, you might think about the problem from another angle. Instead of focusing on the negative aspects, you might think about the positives.
Focus on Strengths: This is the most common and powerful strategy. It works by looking at strengths instead of weaknesses.
Turn the Question on Yourself: One of the best ways to build confidence is to turn the question back on yourself. Instead of asking 'Why am I so bad at this?' ask yourself 'What did I do well?'
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone: As humans, we like things that feel familiar. But sometimes, we need to get out of our comfort zone to learn something new. This is particularly true in business.
Build Social Support: We all need support, and we all know it. So, why not take advantage of this to build confidence?
Ask Others for Help: If you want to be successful, you need to surround yourself with successful people. This is also an effective strategy to help you overcome self-doubt.
Change Your Perspective: This is one of the simplest and most effective strategies. Just look at things differently. It doesn't matter what you're doing, you just need to change your perspective.
Don't Judge Yourself: When you're feeling down, you might feel like you've done something wrong. This is the perfect time to remind yourself not to judge yourself.
Ask for Help: Finally, if you still feel like you've done something wrong, you can ask others for advice. Instead of feeling bad about it, you'll be able to learn from their experiences.
Take Action: If you've learned anything from reading this article, it's that you need to act. There's no time to feel sorry for yourself. You have a choice to make, and now you have to choose.
Keep the Faith: This is the last step, and it's also the most important. It's not easy to keep the faith in yourself when you're feeling down, but this is the only thing that can bring