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* '''Recognize that you are not alone''' -- It's ok to talk about feeling like an imposter with mentors, friends, or other support networks. | * '''Recognize that you are not alone''' -- It's ok to talk about feeling like an imposter with mentors, friends, or other support networks. | ||
* '''Reframe failure as a learning opportunity''' -- Be kind to yourself and forgive your fumbles, then move on. | * '''Reframe failure as a learning opportunity''' -- Be kind to yourself and forgive your fumbles, then move on. | ||
| − | * '''Don't wait for validation''' -- Remind yourself of your skill set and qualifications; don't base your success on feedback from others. | + | * '''Don't wait for validation''' -- Remind yourself of your skill set and qualifications; don't base your feelings of success on feedback from others. |
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Latest revision as of 17:10, 17 September 2010
Imposter Syndrome
- Imposters feel that their success is related to luck or some other outside force -- Imposters feel that the success of their peers is a result of skill.
- Feeling like an imposter is not necessarily about self-esteem -- This phenomenon is found in a lot in highly successful, driven women in academics and sciences. It has to do more with being a perfectionist or self-critical.
- Imposters are less likely to put their work up for evaluation for fear of being outed -- They tend to fly below the radar.
- Some studies indicate that some men also suffer from imposter syndrome.
You think you're an imposter -- now what?
- Recognize what you are feeling -- Notice when you are feeling like a fake/imposter and that this feeling is common with many other women in Free Software and the high-tech industry.
- Recognize that you are not alone -- It's ok to talk about feeling like an imposter with mentors, friends, or other support networks.
- Reframe failure as a learning opportunity -- Be kind to yourself and forgive your fumbles, then move on.
- Don't wait for validation -- Remind yourself of your skill set and qualifications; don't base your feelings of success on feedback from others.
