Have you experienced imposter syndrome? Perhaps you’ve questioned your ability to help others as an energy healing practitioner or even felt like you can’t claim that title. Let us share some tips to overcome this feeling, and start claiming your success and abilities!

What is Imposter Syndrome?

Imposter syndrome is often characterized by feeling like a fraud – even though there is likely ample evidence of accomplishments and success! Those who experience imposter syndrome may have a hard time believing they have earned their achievements, instead attributing them to luck or help from others. 

Imposter Syndrome can affect anyone, regardless of their success, profession, education, or achievements! It can lead to a lack of self-confidence. When these feelings take over, imposter syndrome can lead to personal and professional growth challenges.

What does Imposter Syndrome feel like?

For many people, imposter syndrome feels like a sense of inadequacy – as though they haven’t earned their title, success, or pay. Read on for some additional feelings associated with imposter syndrome:

  • Fear of being discovered: People who experience this phenomenon may feel like they’re ‘faking it’ and that they will be found out as imposters. There’s a fear that someone will discover they don’t have the knowledge or ability (even though they likely possess it!). 
  • Doubt: Even when quite successful, those experiencing imposter syndrome may question their abilities and doubt themselves. 
  • Attributing success to outside influence: Instead of celebrating their abilities and accomplishments, they may feel like their success is attributed to luck, timing, or help from others. 
  • Perfectionism: Those experiencing imposter syndrome tend to feel like they need to be perfect. They may set very high standards for themselves and feel they’re failing if they don’t meet them. Minor mistakes can lead to intense negative feelings.
  • Overworking: To prove their worth to others and themselves, they may take on more responsibilities than they have time for. This can easily lead to burnout. 
  • Difficulty accepting praise: Compliments might feel undeserved, so it’s common for those experiencing imposter syndrome to struggle with accepting them. 
  • Comparing yourself to others: They can feel like others are more competent, intelligent, or deserving of their success.

How common is Imposter Syndrome?

Imposter syndrome is quite common! Studies suggest that up to 70% of people experience these feelings at some point in their lives. It is particularly common among high-achievers and those in competitive or demanding environments. Additionally, it’s more likely to impact underrepresented groups, such as women in male-dominated fields. 

So, if you’re experiencing imposter syndrome, you’re not alone! Many people experience these feelings.

8 Effective Techniques for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome is something you can overcome! Reclaim your self-confidence, overcome your doubts, and start celebrating your accomplishments again. Read on for some strategies that can help overcome imposter syndrome. 

1. Acknowledge how you feel.

Notice when you feel like an imposter. What brings these feelings on? Are there certain patterns that you can observe? Acknowledging your feelings can be a good first step toward changing them. Additionally, you may be able to change your actions to avoid people or situations that bring on these feelings.

2. Share your experience.

Talking about how you feel with trusted friends, colleagues, or professionals. Often, you’ll find that others feel the same way, which can be reassuring. 

3. Challenge your negative beliefs.

When you catch yourself thinking negative thoughts about yourself, try to challenge those thoughts. Are you really undeserving of your success? Or, are you being overly critical of yourself? What would it feel like to celebrate yourself instead?

4. Repeat positive affirmations.

Find an affirmation that contradicts your negative thoughts. For example, if you often feel inadequate, try repeating an affirmation such as “I am enough.” Even if you don’t believe it at first, repeating those positive affirmations can begin to shift your mindset! 

5. Embrace mistakes.

If you find yourself hung up on perfectionism, embrace mistakes as part of your learning process. Focus on growth and improvement, and remember that even experts make mistakes!

6. Talk to a professional.

If imposter syndrome is negatively impacting your life, consider speaking with a therapist, coach, or energy healer. They’ll likely be able to help you develop coping mechanisms that can help you move forward.  

7. Focus on your journey.

Those who experience imposter syndrome often compare themselves to others. Remember, everyone is on their own path, and comparison is the thief of joy! Enjoy your success while celebrating others. 

8. Try energy healing.

Energy healing can be a powerful way to support your self-confidence and growth. Whether you learn to apply energy healing techniques yourself or work with a certified practitioner, energy work can release trapped emotions, energies, and beliefs that are keeping you from believing in yourself! 

Energy Healing for Imposter Syndrome: Try the Belief Code

One particularly powerful method of energy healing for imposter syndrome is the Belief Code®. This technique, created by Dr. Bradley Nelson, helps to remove unwanted belief systems in the subconscious mind. Faulty Belief Systems can create feelings of being an imposter or being inadequate. The Belief Code allows practitioners to systematically release negative belief systems, and create space for new empowering thoughts!

By releasing the root energetic causes of negative belief systems, you may be able to overcome these feelings quickly (even instantaneously for some!). 

Want to try the Belief Code? Find a Certified Belief Code Practitioner today! Or, start your journey to learn these energy healing methods with Level 1: Emotion Code Certification!