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In this section, we will review tips that you can use when you experience Imposter Syndrome.
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Imposter syndrome is something
that may always be there,
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come about occasionally or
eventually disappear.
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Regardless, we wanna share some
tips to help you combat it.
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Talk about it.
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Sometimes it is helpful to just
say what you're feeling and
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speak it into existence.
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It can be difficult to be vulnerable, but
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also helpful to acknowledge when
imposter syndrome is happening.
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I personally have posted about it on
my LinkedIn when it has come up for me.
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Also, depending on who you're comfortable
with, sharing it with a friend,
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coworker, mentor or
manager can help you by talking it out.
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Write down wins and victories.
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Okay, hear me out since this
may sound silly at first.
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It is important to track
your successes over all, but
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it can also help when you're
feeling you are an impostor.
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Saving projects or correspondences that
show your success gives you a place to go
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when you're feeling like a fraud.
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Personally, I like to
call mine smile files,
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where I have saved shoutouts from
coworkers and projects I've done well.
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This smile file can be an electronic
folder on your computer, or
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you can print hard copies and
put them in an actual folder.
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Another option is to go back and
look at your GitHub contributions.
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[SOUND] When someone gives you
reinforcing feedback, take it.
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It is hard to accept compliments,
especially when we think we're phony.
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This may be a hard adjustment,
but don't deflect or downplay.
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Try to avoid saying things like, it's not
a big deal or anyone could have done it.
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Instead of deflecting,
absorb that feedback, you earned it.
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Try reframing your language and
saying something along the lines of,
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thanks I enjoyed working on it, or
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I appreciate you saying that I
worked hard to accomplish this.
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Embrace your feedback and
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acknowledge the hard work you've
been doing to learn something new.
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[SOUND] When someone gives you
redirecting feedback, take that too.
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I know this is a harder one.
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Take a deep breath and remind yourself,
you are receiving this redirecting
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feedback because this person
believes in your ability to grow.
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They think enough of you that
they are giving feedback.
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Another way to think of it is that someone
wanna give feedback if they didn't think
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you were capable of growth.
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That has made it easier for
me to actually enjoy redirecting feedback.
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We're lifelong learners.
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Once you foster a personal culture of
being a permanent learner, it will help
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when you hit roadblocks, any sort of
challenges, or even receive feedback.
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Cut yourself some slack
when you make a mistake,
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it means you're learning, not a fraud.
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Hopefully, some of these tips will be
helpful in your journey and your career.
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Most importantly, please remember
that imposter syndrome is normal,
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don't ever feel ashamed if
you're experiencing it.
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Look out for your peers at Treehouse and
check in with folks who you work with.
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A majority of people experience
imposter syndrome in their roles.
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Let's normalize it and talk about it.
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Lastly, if you're looking for
more information and
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resources about imposter syndrome,
check out the teachers notes.
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Bye.
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