Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
According to the American Psychological Association, imposter syndrome leads to an increase in anxiety and depression, career burnout and less risk-taking in people’s careers (not going for that promotion you want, or not asking for a pay rise when you should).
Insights
Celebrate your wins
Keep a folder on your computer and take screenshots of wins, big and small. Could be messages you get, kudos, designs/research pieces you are really proud of.
On days you are feeling down or imposter syndrome coming on, take a look and remind yourself that you know what you are doing and others see it too.
Talk to others on the team or peers, and ask for some help or feedback
We all need help here and there. Asking your teammates for it is not a sign a weakness. We are here for each other and anyone on the team would be willing to lend a hand when needed.
You can also talk to peers outside of the company for a fresh perspective. Make a list of people you know and trust who are in the industry. reach out and ask for their advice or feedback. Talk about the challenges you and facing and see if they have dealt with the same and how they handled it. Return the favor when it comes back around.
Use that imposter syndrome feeling as a driver
This is usually where I head when I am feeling like I’m failing at my job and shouldn’t be here. I start reading articles, watching videos, looking for new ways to learn and new things to learn about.
Being willing to dedicate myself to learning more than others would is what got me here in the first place. I work hard at my job for the money, and the team, but educating myself is something I do for myself. I stop worrying that I don’t know enough and learn more to stay ahead and to convince my own brain that my hard work is paying off.
Reminder
Just like a good UX project, we are always a work in progress. We try our best, we learn, and we rework ourselves to be better than before. Then we start the process all over again.Everyone deals with self-doubt, and issues in life. Try to remember that others are usually going through the same thoughts and feelings you are. Be kind and help them as much as you’d like to be helped.
More to Discover
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
According to the American Psychological Association, imposter syndrome leads to an increase in anxiety and depression, career burnout and less risk-taking in people’s careers (not going for that promotion you want, or not asking for a pay rise when you should).
Insights
Celebrate your wins
Keep a folder on your computer and take screenshots of wins, big and small. Could be messages you get, kudos, designs/research pieces you are really proud of.
On days you are feeling down or imposter syndrome coming on, take a look and remind yourself that you know what you are doing and others see it too.
Talk to others on the team or peers, and ask for some help or feedback
We all need help here and there. Asking your teammates for it is not a sign a weakness. We are here for each other and anyone on the team would be willing to lend a hand when needed.
You can also talk to peers outside of the company for a fresh perspective. Make a list of people you know and trust who are in the industry. reach out and ask for their advice or feedback. Talk about the challenges you and facing and see if they have dealt with the same and how they handled it. Return the favor when it comes back around.
Use that imposter syndrome feeling as a driver
This is usually where I head when I am feeling like I’m failing at my job and shouldn’t be here. I start reading articles, watching videos, looking for new ways to learn and new things to learn about.
Being willing to dedicate myself to learning more than others would is what got me here in the first place. I work hard at my job for the money, and the team, but educating myself is something I do for myself. I stop worrying that I don’t know enough and learn more to stay ahead and to convince my own brain that my hard work is paying off.
Reminder
Just like a good UX project, we are always a work in progress. We try our best, we learn, and we rework ourselves to be better than before. Then we start the process all over again.Everyone deals with self-doubt, and issues in life. Try to remember that others are usually going through the same thoughts and feelings you are. Be kind and help them as much as you’d like to be helped.
More to Discover
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
According to the American Psychological Association, imposter syndrome leads to an increase in anxiety and depression, career burnout and less risk-taking in people’s careers (not going for that promotion you want, or not asking for a pay rise when you should).
Insights
Celebrate your wins
Keep a folder on your computer and take screenshots of wins, big and small. Could be messages you get, kudos, designs/research pieces you are really proud of.
On days you are feeling down or imposter syndrome coming on, take a look and remind yourself that you know what you are doing and others see it too.
Talk to others on the team or peers, and ask for some help or feedback
We all need help here and there. Asking your teammates for it is not a sign a weakness. We are here for each other and anyone on the team would be willing to lend a hand when needed.
You can also talk to peers outside of the company for a fresh perspective. Make a list of people you know and trust who are in the industry. reach out and ask for their advice or feedback. Talk about the challenges you and facing and see if they have dealt with the same and how they handled it. Return the favor when it comes back around.
Use that imposter syndrome feeling as a driver
This is usually where I head when I am feeling like I’m failing at my job and shouldn’t be here. I start reading articles, watching videos, looking for new ways to learn and new things to learn about.
Being willing to dedicate myself to learning more than others would is what got me here in the first place. I work hard at my job for the money, and the team, but educating myself is something I do for myself. I stop worrying that I don’t know enough and learn more to stay ahead and to convince my own brain that my hard work is paying off.
Reminder
Just like a good UX project, we are always a work in progress. We try our best, we learn, and we rework ourselves to be better than before. Then we start the process all over again.Everyone deals with self-doubt, and issues in life. Try to remember that others are usually going through the same thoughts and feelings you are. Be kind and help them as much as you’d like to be helped.