Here’s a fact that may surprise you: we all feel like a fraud at one time or another. That includes your parents, every teacher you’ve ever had, your boss, the most outwardly successful people you can think of, and yes, even seemingly untouchable greats like Maya Angelou who at one time said…
“I have written eleven books, but each time I think, ‘uh, oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody and they’re going to find me out.’”
On the one hand it could feel defeating to realize that everyone is running around thinking that they’re about to be revealed as a fake, but what I’ve decided is that it is one big humongous relief to realize that I’m not the only one. And what’s even better is that you can learn to minimize the impact of fraud moments so they don’t prevent you from believing in your capabilities.
Here are a few things you can do to strengthen your fraud resistance:
“I have written eleven books, but each time I think, ‘uh, oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody and they’re going to find me out.’”
On the one hand it could feel defeating to realize that everyone is running around thinking that they’re about to be revealed as a fake, but what I’ve decided is that it is one big humongous relief to realize that I’m not the only one. And what’s even better is that you can learn to minimize the impact of fraud moments so they don’t prevent you from believing in your capabilities.
Here are a few things you can do to strengthen your fraud resistance:
| Begin to build enough trust in yourself so that when you hit moments of doubt you won’t question your ability to see past the fear that’s creating the doubt in the first place.
| Choose to end self-criticism and judgment. Your inner mean voice is always on the lookout for sensitive trigger points; listening to it is the surest way to feel inauthentic.
| Give yourself permission to succeed!
| Being wrong or making a mistake doesn’t mean you’re a fake. Things don’t always go the way we hoped, so when this happens to you own it by taking 100% responsibility for it—then get yourself back on course.
| Build your own network of trusted supporters. These important people are your self-doubt safety-net and can include colleagues, family members, and friends… anyone who will be there for you unconditionally, without adding to the downward spiral.
| Choose to end self-criticism and judgment. Your inner mean voice is always on the lookout for sensitive trigger points; listening to it is the surest way to feel inauthentic.
| Give yourself permission to succeed!
| Being wrong or making a mistake doesn’t mean you’re a fake. Things don’t always go the way we hoped, so when this happens to you own it by taking 100% responsibility for it—then get yourself back on course.
| Build your own network of trusted supporters. These important people are your self-doubt safety-net and can include colleagues, family members, and friends… anyone who will be there for you unconditionally, without adding to the downward spiral.
One of the things I know for sure is that we are all capable of more than we think we are. I am very passionate about helping women move past anything that is in their way of achieving what they want. If you are ready to experience what is possible for your life, join me on August 2nd for a fun, dynamic, and enlightening workshop at Sojourn Yoga in Drexel Hill. This workshop is for ALL women who want to stop waiting and wishing for things to be different and are ready to start moving toward creating a life they love.
If living a fulfilled, energized, and meaningful life is important to you, and you want to join other women who feel the same, click this link to register now and save your spot for Stepping into Possibility.
I look forward to seeing you then!
Janna
If living a fulfilled, energized, and meaningful life is important to you, and you want to join other women who feel the same, click this link to register now and save your spot for Stepping into Possibility.
I look forward to seeing you then!
Janna
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