By JUMMANAH“I think they’re really overestimating my capabilities. Sooner or later they’ll realize I’m not that perfect,” said every single one of us at some point. And before we know it, we’re totally stuck in our thoughts until we’re entirely depleted. But what if it’s not the truth? What if it’s just imposter syndrome? Feeling like…
By manalmoazzamWhether you can label the feeling or not, chances are, you’ve fallen victim to imposter syndrome before. After all, if the incomparable Maya Angelou has admitted to feeling the weight of imposter syndrome, there’s no doubt that this odd little neurosis has clouded the minds of many others. Also known as imposter phenomenon, this affliction…
By bintaBismillah. I used to not believe in the effect that affirmations have on our mindset. I would associate affirmations with what I thought to be cliche messages like “You’re a rockstar,” or “Believe in yourself.” Then one day, I took an imposter syndrome workshop at this co-working space in Chicago. I learned that “Imposter Syndrome,”…
