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Prepare, but don't stress or over do it. Learn to stop. Everyone has their own skills and something to offer. Don't compare yourself to others. Just do your best.

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Keep all those comments and achievements you've been brushing off in a diary to look back on when you're ready, or if you have a low moment and you're doubting your own abilities - they're all true, no matter what your brain tells you, because someone took the time to tell you that because they appreciate you and your work. Love yourself ♥

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Use every opportunity to learn, the best way to learn is to just do it.

By doing it regardless of any flaws, you will learn, gain experience and improve.

Don't care of what people think, they will nit pick the perfect of performances.

You have to start off somewhere.

Don't wait for the 'perfect' opportunity, every little one counts.

Even the seasoned of practitioners get butterflies in their stomach, just feel the fluttering and don't focus on the outcome.

It's the journey that matters. Savour the excitement!

(Just talking to myself!!)

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Not a librarian or a woman, but if Neils Gaiman and Armstrong can feel it, it must be fairly universal!

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Bicycle face, or why imposter syndrome is a systemic problem

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Bicycle face, or why imposter syndrome is a systemic problem

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Just saw this video on Instagram where Reshma Saujani (founders of Girls Who Code) delivers a speech at Smith University's graduation. It's a long one (15 mins) but a very interesting listen!

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If being an imposter means you are different to those who have been in positions of authority until now, then this is something to embrace and celebrate. I have long felt like an imposter - in a range of roles - and that is a powerful place to be. If you are looking at things from a fresh perspective, you can bring new ideas, lived experience, an understanding of what it is like to be 'on the outside' and crucially, you can smash the illusion that you have to 'fit in' or look, think and feel like those who have come before you or those who are currently in positions of authority. Being an imposter is empowering and opens up opportunities for you to hold the door open for other imposters to shake up the status quo. Wear it with pride.

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Sometimes it's fear that stops me trying new things... I follow a few people on social media that talk very honestly about bravery or anxiety and one of them is Elyse Myers. She says 'do it scared' and actually that helped me a lot!

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Think Nike but like…if Nike had crippling anxiety.

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Think Nike but like…if Nike had crippling anxiety.
♬ Do it scared - Elyse Myers

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When I'm feeling out of my depth I sometimes remind myself that far stupider people than me have managed to complete this task/role/job. I also find it helpful to remember that if I, a person of reasonable intellect, is struggling with something, perhaps that thing is simply badly designed. And in which case it's GOOD for me to have a problem with it, because it highlights the issue.

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It's not me, it's you (aka the patriarchy)

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It's not me, it's you (aka the patriarchy)

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Historically, has self-doubt been ingrained in women as part of 'keeping us in our place'? Making us feel not good enough and therefore turning our anger inward, rather than challenging societies that aren't as good as we and our sisters deserve? Although pushing myself to the limit feels like a safety strategy, I can stand up for the world I want to see for other women and girls better by treating myself well.

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When I struggle to treat myself kindly, I think of what I'd say to a friend (and how I'd say it). Would I be unforgiving, demanding or expect her to be a superhuman? NO! Humanity is what we cherish and connect with in others, so my own humanness - challenges included - is also something to celebrate.

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I've began to keep a diary of my achievements, personal or professional, which I can look back on when I'm feeling low. It helps remind me of my journey, how I've grown and my impact.