From the course: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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Reframe negative thoughts
- Do you know the word malu? It's an Indonesian word that Tiffany Watt Smith introduced in the Book of Human Emotions. It describes how we feel flustered when we're around someone famous or how about kenopsia? It's that odd feeling when you're in a quiet place that's usually busy like a deserted train station or a school hallway at night. That one's from John Koenig's website, The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. Building a vocabulary of words that describe emotions is an important step in the struggle against imposter syndrome. You see, people with imposter syndrome often have trouble keeping up with their negative thoughts. The negative voice telling you you're a fraud or you're stupid can get loud really fast. But when you know how to label these emotional responses, it's easier to challenge and change them. Let's talk about ways to reframe these types of thoughts. First, actively name your feelings. Consciously…
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