If this crosses your TL, please RT! I’m working on a project + need 100 women who have experienced Imposter Syndrome to take a quick survey! http://bit.ly/2S0l0IJ 

I see so many amazingly dope women on here that doubt themselves + their abilities. When we give something our all, our own success can be the very thing that stresses us out. This often happens when we have a lack of confidence in one area or another.

Here’s 3 things that helped me to overcome Imposter Syndrome:

1. Acknowledge // Start the conversation. Awareness is necessary to overcome your self-doubt, because it helps you recognize that your thoughts are irrational + come from a place of fear.

2. Accept // The next time someone compliments your hard work, efforts or achievements, accept the compliment. Choose to believe + see from their perspective. Allow yourself to truly appreciate what’s being said.

3. Collect // Gathering + reflecting on your accomplishments + words of encouragement can help quiet anxieties the next time self-doubt pops up.

It’s important to remember that Imposter Syndrome is something you can control, as long as you’re willing to put the in work.

Over time, Imposter Syndrome has been shown to be prevalent among men + women equally, but the term was first coined in 1978 by Clance + Imes, as the impostor phenomenon among high-achieving women.

Impostor Syndrome may manifest itself in unconscious behaviors like qualifiers + apologies. It’s why some women won't apply for jobs unless they’re 100% qualified, as opposed to men who apply with only a fraction of the qualifications.

During the research of Clance + Imes, they discovered that women who experienced Imposter Syndrome showed symptoms related to depression, generalized anxiety + low self-confidence.