Imposter Syndrome
Apr 7, 2021 9:36:48 GMT -6
Post by RAVENEYE on Apr 7, 2021 9:36:48 GMT -6
Do you know what "imposter syndrome" is? Do you suffer from it? The condition is a very real issue people struggle with, but it seems to be more prevalent among artists, including writers. Perhaps because the goal of "success" is more subjective and "opinion-oriented."
IMPOSTER SYNDROME:
"doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud.
It disproportionately affects high-achieving people,
who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments.
Many question whether they're deserving of accolades."
It disproportionately affects high-achieving people,
who find it difficult to accept their accomplishments.
Many question whether they're deserving of accolades."
Imposter syndrome can become downright paralyzing when it comes to creativity, taking risk, accepting feedback, coping with "failure," and trying again. Critiques that actually say "try it this way" become in the author's mind "I really don't know what I'm doing. I have no talent. I shouldn't be here."
When I first learned about this destructive mindset, my inner voice had been telling me, "I'm a fake. What an egotistical fool, to think I have anything worth writing about." Because of this voice, and despite steps I've taken to defeat it, I have never entered a writing contest (outside of LF). Ever. "I stand no chance, so why bother?" has been the prevailing message I tell myself.
Does this sound like you?
If so, it might be time to take steps to acknowledge the lies and learn how to silence them.
This piece from Time magazine might help: YES, IMPOSTER SYNDROME IS REAL. HERE'S HOW TO DEAL WITH IT.
How has imposter syndrome manifested for you?
What lies have you told yourself?
How have you combatted it so far?
When I first learned about this destructive mindset, my inner voice had been telling me, "I'm a fake. What an egotistical fool, to think I have anything worth writing about." Because of this voice, and despite steps I've taken to defeat it, I have never entered a writing contest (outside of LF). Ever. "I stand no chance, so why bother?" has been the prevailing message I tell myself.
Does this sound like you?
If so, it might be time to take steps to acknowledge the lies and learn how to silence them.
This piece from Time magazine might help: YES, IMPOSTER SYNDROME IS REAL. HERE'S HOW TO DEAL WITH IT.
How has imposter syndrome manifested for you? What lies have you told yourself? How have you combatted it so far?
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