Imposter Syndrome
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Impostor syndrome   What is imposter syndrome? It’s not the same as having self-doubt. Sometimes when we learn a new skill or we’re trying something new for the first time we might not be confident and feel that we do it well.    Impostor syndrome is different it’s more about feeling like you’re going to get found out. It can impact your ability to perform and impact your career So what can we do? A good place to start is to try and recognise it. Therapy and supervision can be helpful  Talking to friends and trusted peers  Look at the system, what is happening in the work environment? Some things that have been recommended include keeping a diary and writing down positive feedback - cultivating a practice of - listening, to take in the positive responses.   The article mentioned in today's episode https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome Inside Social Work Podcast: Website / Facebook/ Be on the Podcast/ Support the show   Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts!    
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