From the course: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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What is the impact of imposter syndrome?
From the course: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
What is the impact of imposter syndrome?
- Say what you want to say and let the words fall out. Honestly, I want to see you be brave. When I hear those words from singer and songwriter, Sara Bareilles' song Brave, I want to sing it loud because they silence an inner imposter and remind us that sometimes we have to be afraid but move forward anyway. The fear that comes with imposter syndrome can paralyze us and keep us silent. Here are ways it can show up in everyday life. First, stress. The imposter syndrome creates anxiety. Rather than just focusing on work, we're constantly waiting for the proverbial hammer to fall. With every action, we worry about other people judging us to be incompetent. That unnecessary anxiety and stress can lead to depression. It can also cause us to overindulge in quick feel good fixes like sugar or alcohol, it's an extra level of angst that none of us needs in our already stressful lives. Second, decreased effectiveness at work.…
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