I feel I have impostor syndrome... I hear this time and time again from clients. People who are dreaming big, taking huge steps out of their comfort zone, stepping into a version of themselves that they know they can be.

What is it?

Impostor syndrome happens when your beliefs about yourself do not match the conscious actions you are taking.

Here are some examples from my own life and my practice:

As a coach - You have helped others get clarity and make changes in their lives. You know you have the experience and knowledge others need.

But you don't believe that you are good enough. You have this voice saying "Who am I to do this?" or "I'm not ready."

As a manager - You have already taken on more responsibilities as a team member. You look at decisions made by management and you know "I would have done it better." Your peers look up to you. Management trusts you.

But you feel that the "shoe will drop" sooner or later. Sooner or later, an issue will come up and you will be "in over your head".

As a creative writer - You have always been creative since you were young. Others have complimented you on your writing. You enjoy it and you know it is one of your gifts.

But you doubt that your writing is fit for publishing. You are afraid that someone will criticize your book or article as "crap". It feels more comfortable to share your gifts with only a select circle of friends.

Nothing is wrong!

You get this "impostor" feeling because of you are going outside your comfort zone. This comfort zone is defined by your beliefs about yourself, about others, about the world around you. You are taking action outside your established beliefs about yourself.

So your subconscious mind sounds the alert! You're stepping outside the "safe zone" It reminds you of these established beliefs. It makes you feel uncomfortable to encourage you to go back.

Unfortunately, having impostor syndrome also means that you are not functioning at 100%. You are distracted by these voices. You are using a lot of energy to "willpower" yourself to keep going. You are not showing up with full confidence.

My approach

Getting rid of impostor syndrome means addressing these established beliefs that you’ve been used to all your life. When you don't believe them anymore, then the alarm ceases to sound and your comfort zone expands.

In my Release! sessions, we find these beliefs and let go of the emotional baggage associated with it. One client said at the end of a session, "It feels like a lie now."

Then there's no more shoe waiting to drop.

Choose to believe in your abilities instead! I believe in you.

Does the impostor syndrome show up for you or someone you know? Reply to this email and get in touch.

😃 Michelle

www.maviebelle.com

Love yourself!