Combatting Imposter Syndrome by CILIPS Admin https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter What strategies have you found successful in combatting imposter syndrome? What advice would you give a friend and/or fellow professional who felt like an imposter (despite all the evidence to the contrary)! en-us 2023-03-15 11:26:28 UTC 2024-02-19 13:55:30 UTC hello@padlet.com Achievements diary https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2517625829 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. ]]> 2023-03-15 11:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2517625829 What would I tell a friend? admin2966 https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2525070199 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.]]> 2023-03-21 09:44:02 UTC https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2525070199 It's not me, it's you (aka the patriarchy) admin2966 https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2525080369 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.]]> 2023-03-21 09:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2525080369 Far stupider people than you... sarahlouisemcdonald https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2529010581 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. ]]> 2023-03-23 15:02:51 UTC https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2529010581 Do it scared sarahlouisemcdonald https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2529025974 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!]]> 2023-03-23 15:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2529025974 Own it aminashah https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2579337730 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. ]]> 2023-05-05 09:43:39 UTC https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2579337730 Bicycle face, or why imposter syndrome is a systemic problem https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2624707395 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! ]]> 2023-06-15 16:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2624707395 Neil Gaiman on imposter syndrome https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2626102486 Not a librarian or a woman, but if Neils Gaiman and Armstrong can feel it, it must be fairly universal! ]]> 2023-06-17 20:18:15 UTC https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2626102486 No holding back... https://padlet.com/admin2966/imposter/wish/2764646388 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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