You’ve read the books. You’ve listened to the podcasts. You’ve asked the people you trust – maybe more than once. So why, after all that advice, do you still not know what to do? If that question lands, you’re in good company. Many of the people I work with are intelligent, capable, and conscientious. They […]
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We all know what it’s like to wake up to a grey, rainy morning. You may not like what you find when you open the curtains, but you also recognise there’s not much you can do about it. You don’t control the weather. You only control what you do when it’s raining. You might pull
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Uncertainty Isn’t the Enemy — But Our Response to It Can Be If you find yourself stuck in overthinking, worrying about what others might think, or endlessly tweaking your work so it feels “just right,” you’re not alone. These are common experiences for people who struggle with self-doubt, anxiety, and imposter syndrome – and they
Feeling Like a Fraud? Maybe It’s Time to Drop the RopeStruggling with imposter syndrome is like being caught in a never-ending tug of war… If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’m not good enough,” “I’m going to get found out,” or “I don’t belong here,” — even after you’ve worked hard, achieved a lot, and
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How trying to feel safer can sometimes make things harder — and what can help You’re working hard, doing well — but still doubting yourself. Maybe you lie awake replaying a conversation from earlier, worrying you said the wrong thing. Or you stay late, double-checking your work just one more time. Deep down, there’s a
Imposter Syndrome Therapy: When Coping Strategies Backfire Read More »
You’ve been going over the same decision for days. You’ve weighed it up, talked it through, written a list, unwritten the list, and you’re still no closer to feeling sure. Every time you get close to choosing, another “but what if” arrives and pulls you straight back to the start. If that sounds familiar, you’re
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