Imposter Syndrome

Who is familiar with the term Imposter Syndrome? 

Imposter Syndrome is a psychological pattern in which one doubts one’s accomplishments and has a persistent internalized fear of being exposed as a “fraud.”

I wasn’t aware that there was ever a term that described something I’ve felt so deeply my entire life.

For as long as I can remember I have struggled with having Imposter Syndrome. I’ve always felt like I wasn't good enough for a lot of things in life.

I know it seems weird to some people who know me to hear this, because most people see me as a confident person! BUT this just goes to show you how everyone has their own struggles.

Growing up it was the worst. I never had the courage to do anything and always had the fear of being judged. It wasn’t until my mid twenties that most of it went away. It’s still there and it’s something I’m determined to work through in this lifetime.

I want my daughter to see that she can do anything she wants to do. Nothing should hold her back.

I do not want her to have the fears that I have had and still currently struggle with everyday. I will support any decision she wants to make no matter how crazy it sounds.

If she is passionate about it, I’m there!

I truly think almost everyone struggles with Imposter Syndrome in some aspect of their life.

There are always things we debate doing because of the consequences we expect to happen. I think most of us are wired to always expect the worst when it comes to taking a risk!

I’ve looked back at a lot of things in my life including my job, I told myself I couldn’t do better and I didn’t deserve better. This is just the way things were. I needed to be thankful for what I had.

I’m a very talented person at many things but I tell myself I’m not good enough to make it become a reality.

I’m working so hard to change this. This website and blog are a huge part of those changes and getting over my fears. I’m not a huge social media person that posts very often, so this is way out of my comfort zone!

I WANT to make a difference in this world.

I WANT to make a difference in people’s lives and to be able to help them through their struggles if I can.

I know this is what I was put on this earth to do!

I KNOW I AM GOOD AT IT, so what is my problem?!

So here I am, breaking my own silence, visualizing success, and it’s never felt so good!