{"id":64791,"date":"2022-09-02T17:53:55","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T09:53:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/?p=64791"},"modified":"2025-03-13T18:31:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T10:31:42","slug":"imposter-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindvalley.com\/blog\/imposter-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"How to overcome imposter syndrome: 3 strategies by Shad\u00e9 Zahrai"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be it in a wonderful social circle, a flourishing relationship, or one outstanding business collaboration, there may be times you feel as if you don\u2019t belong. And the probability is that you\u2019re exactly where you\u2019re supposed to be, but you just need to learn how to overcome that imposter syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s true; sometimes, it\u2019s almost unbelievable that you <em>made it<\/em>, right? But somehow, for some reason, you\u2019d be more inclined to discredit your abilities to make all of these happen. Why? The imposter syndrome symptoms kick in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just remember that you\u2019re inherently worthy of the greatness that shows up in your life. You just need to learn how to embrace it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-imposter-syndrome\">What is imposter syndrome?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imposter syndrome is when you feel you don&#8217;t deserve the successes and achievements you&#8217;ve earned. You doubt your abilities and capabilities, fearing that you&#8217;ll be found out as an imposter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.apa.org\/impostor-phenomenon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">American Psychological Association<\/a> defines imposter syndrome as <em>\u201ca situation in which highly accomplished, successful individuals paradoxically believe they are frauds who ultimately will fail and be unmasked as incompetent.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first research papers on the topic concluded that only women could suffer from imposter syndrome, but <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.nrct.go.th\/\/ListDoi\/listDetail?Resolve_DOI=10.14456\/ijbs.2011.6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">later research<\/a> has found that around 70% of people are likely to experience feeling like this at least once in their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Symptoms of this emotional condition can be associated with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sef-sabotage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overworking to achieve<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constant fear that you won\u2019t meet expectations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anxiety<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-causes-imposter-syndrome\">What causes imposter syndrome?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A number of factors can contribute to developing this kind of issue internally:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.psichi.org\/page\/192JNSummer2014#.Yw_y8HZBw2w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Family background.<\/strong><\/a> Growing up in a family of high achievers might make the child feel pressured and inadequate. Later on in life, they will need to learn how to overcome imposter syndrome, as chances are that they could struggle to <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/feeling-worthy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">feel worthy<\/a> of success. Even when they worked hard for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s11606-019-05364-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Personality traits.<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/how-to-overcome-perfectionism\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perfectionism<\/a>, insecurities, or low levels of confidence and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/self-acceptance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">self-acceptance<\/a> can all induce the appearance of imposter syndrome in certain life situations. These characteristics oftentimes make individuals feel like nothing they have done could ever be enough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/gradpsych\/2013\/11\/fraud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pressure to perform in new environments.<\/strong><\/a><strong> The imposter<\/strong> syndrome will often show up when people are introduced to a new activity, environment, or social situation, no matter how much they initially wanted to be there. That happens because there is an unspoken pressure to perform and show up as your best self. Nothing wrong with that, besides the fact that when one\u2019s confidence is low, feeling like the best version of themselves doesn\u2019t come in handy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-strategies-to-overcome-imposter-syndrome\">3 strategies to overcome imposter syndrome<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an engaging episode of The Mindvalley\u2019s Show, Vishen talks with <strong>Shad\u00e9 Zahrai<\/strong>, a leadership coach and international speaker who is well known for her \u201cmagical\u201d ability to transform the latest psychological research into practical actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can listen to the full episode here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: The Truth About Self-Love - Shad\u00e9 Zahrai\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/2rRMyVtjK75D5wLsIzZvtT?si=44d3a380df26487a&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vishen and Shad\u00e9 touch on the subject of how to overcome imposter syndrome through three simple strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is<strong> <\/strong>her take on it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-core-self-evaluation\">1. Core-self evaluation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number one strategy she recommends is using the method of core self-evaluation. This technique is split into four different steps and helps you define your <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mindvalley.com\/self-concept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">concept of self<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Self-esteem.<\/strong> Your self-esteem is fundamental to anything you want to create in your life, no matter what area you\u2019re referring to. Answer this question honestly: <strong>Do you value yourself?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Self-efficacy. <\/strong>This is about your judgment of how well you think you can execute. It\u2019s about the trust you have in your own ability to succeed, overcome challenges, and be resilient when things don\u2019t go as planned. Answer this question: <strong>Do you believe you can achieve your goals?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Internal locus of control. <\/strong>You can focus on the things you can control rather than the events you cannot. You can\u2019t control uncertainty, but you can believe that you\u2019ll do anything in your power to make your dreams come true. For example, your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors are all factors that you have power over. Answer this question: <strong>Do you have control over your inner world?<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Emotional stability. <\/strong>Simply put, it\u2019s your ability to emotionally self-regulate and observe your emotions. Many times, simply acknowledging how you feel and creating that observational space within gives you a lot of control over an intensely emotional situation. Answer this question: <strong>Can you self-regulate your emotions?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-rewriting-your-life-story\">2. Rewriting your life story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shad\u00e9 emphasizes how important the way you narrate the story of your life is. She mentions the theory of narrative identity founded by Dr. Dan McAdams.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The core concept of this theory lies in the type of identity you choose to have when you talk about the experiences you\u2019ve been through. According to him, there are two types of life storytelling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Redemptive stories. <\/strong>People who believe their lives are meaningful tend to tell stories defined by growth and hope. They see challenging situations as necessary suffering they had to undergo in order to evolve.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contamination stories. <\/strong>People whose sense of self becomes intertwined with life events. Their stories are contaminated with how tragic they think their lives are, and they focus on how situations made them feel like victims.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to learning how to overcome imposter syndrome, there\u2019s another way to rewrite how you see this internal experience. Chances are that when you\u2019re feeling this way, you\u2019re actually experiencing change and growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And because you\u2019re probably in an environment where you don\u2019t know everything, a feeling of inadequacy might arise. However, there is a beautiful opportunity to learn and grow beyond your comfort zone. It\u2019s all about how you edit your personal narrative. <\/p>\n\n\n<span class='bctt-click-to-tweet'><span class='bctt-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Your%20ability%20to%20redefine%20impacts%20the%20quality%20of%20your%20life%20and%20what%20you%20achieve.%20%E2%80%94%20%40ShadeZahrai&#038;related=mindvalley&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindvalley.com%2Fblog%2Fimposter-syndrome%2F&#038;via=mindvalley' target='_blank'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Your ability to redefine impacts the quality of your life and what you achieve. \u2014 @ShadeZahrai <\/a><\/span><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Your%20ability%20to%20redefine%20impacts%20the%20quality%20of%20your%20life%20and%20what%20you%20achieve.%20%E2%80%94%20%40ShadeZahrai&#038;related=mindvalley&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindvalley.com%2Fblog%2Fimposter-syndrome%2F&#038;via=mindvalley' target='_blank' class='bctt-ctt-btn'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-choosing-to-operate-from-your-higher-nature\">3. Choosing to operate from your higher nature<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shad\u00e9 shares a beautiful anecdote of how the human inner world operates. Imagine there are two wolves inside your psyche in a constant confrontation\u2014one is good and the other one, evil.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you ask which one is going to win, the answer is simple: whichever one you feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The good wolf<\/strong> is basically your higher nature, your connection to the divine source within, and your ability to achieve your dreams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The evil wolf<\/strong> is associated with imposter syndrome, not feeling enough, or being afraid to take risks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So when you want to overcome imposter syndrome, you have to engage in a dialogue with yourself. Notice which part of yourself has control over your life at this moment, right here, right now. Ask it what it\u2019s trying to tell you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What\u2019s it afraid of? Is it your ego, full of fears and self-doubt? Or is it your very soul in power, the one who knows you\u2019re capable of creating the life you desire to live?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<span class='bctt-click-to-tweet'><span class='bctt-ctt-text'><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=If%20our%20challis%20is%20full%20of%20self%2C%20there%20is%20no%20room%20in%20it%20for%20the%20water%20of%20life.%20%E2%80%94%20%40ShadeZahrai&#038;related=mindvalley&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindvalley.com%2Fblog%2Fimposter-syndrome%2F&#038;via=mindvalley' target='_blank'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If our challis is full of self, there is no room in it for the water of life. \u2014 @ShadeZahrai <\/a><\/span><a href='https:\/\/x.com\/intent\/tweet?text=If%20our%20challis%20is%20full%20of%20self%2C%20there%20is%20no%20room%20in%20it%20for%20the%20water%20of%20life.%20%E2%80%94%20%40ShadeZahrai&#038;related=mindvalley&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mindvalley.com%2Fblog%2Fimposter-syndrome%2F&#038;via=mindvalley' target='_blank' class='bctt-ctt-btn'rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Share on X<\/a><\/span>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/09\/0e6ac3c2-imposter-syndrome-shade-zahrai-mindvalley-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"How to overcome imposter syndrome\" class=\"wp-image-65136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/09\/0e6ac3c2-imposter-syndrome-shade-zahrai-mindvalley-1-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/09\/0e6ac3c2-imposter-syndrome-shade-zahrai-mindvalley-1-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/09\/0e6ac3c2-imposter-syndrome-shade-zahrai-mindvalley-1-1-736x491.jpg 736w, https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/mv-prod-blog-en-assets\/2022\/09\/0e6ac3c2-imposter-syndrome-shade-zahrai-mindvalley-1-1-442x295.jpg 442w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shad\u00e9 Zahrai, leadership coach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-the-inner-work\">Do the inner work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shad\u00e9 reminds us all that when we do our inner work first, we&#8217;ll always do our best work. And this order of priorities applies, especially when we want to overcome imposter syndrome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking to upgrade your skills to support your journey of inner work, Mindvalley is <em>the place<\/em> to be. Through engaging conversations with top leaders in the field of personal growth, <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcast.mindvalley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The <\/a><\/strong><\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/podcast.mindvalley.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><em>Mindvalley Podcast<\/em><\/strong><\/a> offers insight on various topics, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Psychological common issues most people deal with;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to attract, create, and nurture healthy relationships;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance at work,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Health optimization, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>So much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And when you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/home.mindvalley.com\/quiz?utm_source=blog_inline_link&amp;utm_campaign=quiz&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;otag=blog_quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sign up for a free Mindvalley account<\/a><\/strong> you get to unlock access to so many transformational programs on the app to help you build confidence from the inside out. Top picks include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><em>Uncompromised Life<\/em> with Marisa Peer<\/strong>: Explore Marisa&#8217;s signature transformational hypnotherapy sessions that help you rewire your mind for increased self-esteem and success;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>The Habit of Ferocity<\/em> with Steven Kotler<\/strong>: A 35-day journey that harnesses neuroscience and psychology to cultivate unyielding motivation, focus, and productivity;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em><strong>Be Extraordinary<\/strong><\/em><strong> with Vishen: <\/strong>A powerful framework to expand your consciousness and unlock your fullest potential, rooted in decades of personal growth research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consider this the start of your path to self-discovery. And remember, even when imposter syndrome creeps in, it\u2019s just a sign that you\u2019re growing\u2014and you should keep going.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Welcome in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Feeling out of place in a situation that you worked to achieve? Learning how to overcome imposter syndrome might help you. 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