Yeah, imposter syndrome is no joke. I don't think it ever goes away. That little voice in your head telling you that you are worthless will always be there ( I can still hear it ). But, how you deal with it is the most important thing. It's easy to compare your chapter 1 or 2 to another person's chapter 20, but it's not useful.
I read this thing once: When is a flower perfect? Each state in a flower development, from seed to full blossom is a necessary one. When is a flower perfect? It's always perfect. You are right where you need to be. But there will always be someone who needs to hear what you have to say.
That's what I'm learning now, to keep up despite of what my head thinks.
And I have to say, that what really made the difference for me is interacting with people, outside in the real world.
I've always been that kind of person that likes to hang out but somehow stays most of the time home.
And now that I'm forcing myself to go out and do cool stuff outside, I'm starting to feel more confident about myself and my work. I guess that's a thing.
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Yeah, imposter syndrome is no joke. I don't think it ever goes away. That little voice in your head telling you that you are worthless will always be there ( I can still hear it ). But, how you deal with it is the most important thing. It's easy to compare your chapter 1 or 2 to another person's chapter 20, but it's not useful.
I read this thing once: When is a flower perfect? Each state in a flower development, from seed to full blossom is a necessary one. When is a flower perfect? It's always perfect. You are right where you need to be. But there will always be someone who needs to hear what you have to say.
I have to save that flower analogy that's pure gold right there. And you are absolutely right!
That's what I'm learning now, to keep up despite of what my head thinks.
And I have to say, that what really made the difference for me is interacting with people, outside in the real world.
I've always been that kind of person that likes to hang out but somehow stays most of the time home.
And now that I'm forcing myself to go out and do cool stuff outside, I'm starting to feel more confident about myself and my work. I guess that's a thing.