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Still Waking Up From Imposter Syndrome
It’s an ongoing thing but I think it gets easier?
It seems I have a lot to say about Imposter Syndrome. When I sat down to write this, I remembered publishing a story called “Waking Up From Imposter Syndrome” (May 2019). I did not remember its follow-up titled “Outgrowing My Imposter Syndrome” (November 2019). So I thought THIS was the follow-up. Turns out this is the follow-up to the follow-up. Will there be more? Maybe. Write what you know and that readers can relate to.
In the November story, I wrote, “I find that imposter syndrome tends to ebb and flow. We don’t conquer our demons and never have to deal with them again. Instead, it’s an ongoing process.”
And herein lies evidence of that.
This new story shares thoughts I’ve recently had, some of which were poured into my journal.
Saturday, March 12, 2022 — after listening to a talk about imposter syndrome:
Yesterday I received insights about mine, Six months [almost to the day], I feel capable….Tasks that previously caused anxiety are easy, or I feel an iota of worry before my inner voice tells me, “You’ve got this. Slow down. Relax.”
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