The only thing wrong with Imposter Syndrome...

...is that the wrong people have it.

Source: pablostanley

I mean it.

I genuinely think that if you're feeling like an imposter, you're almost definitionally self-aware enough to realize you have some growth to do, and you're probably on a great trajectory.

The problem with this syndrome - among many - is that it pathologizes and victimizes a person who's already feeling a bit vulnerable.

As in, "Oh wow, I already felt bad and now I have this SYNDROME on top of everything else - I'm a total failure".

If you're feeling like you shouldn't be where you are, here are some things that might be going on:

• 🫶 You might be in an unwelcoming workplace or be working with an unwelcoming manager.

• That syndrome you're feeling? It's not you; it's them.

• 🫶 You might feel out of your depth in a new role and struggling to catch your breath.

• This means you have growth to do - start channeling energy into learning and doing, rather than focusing on the gaps.

• 🫶 You might wish for authority or expertise and be down on yourself that you don't have it, yet.

• That's very normal! No syndrome, here. Just a very human wish to feel like you're owning your space, more.

Meanwhile, there are some people at your work (you know who they are!) who could do with a hefty dose of Imposter Syndrome.

They're the ones who have never considered its existence and likely have very low emotional intelligence and self-awareness.

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So there's an upside, eh? You're not like them ;)