We all know what it’s like to get caught up in a storm of thoughts and feelings. Maybe it’s the tension before a big meeting, the anxiety on the train into work, or that familiar voice telling you “you’re not good enough for this.” When a wave like that hits, most of us do one […]
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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
Imposter syndrome tends to arrive as a voice. You have worked hard, you have earned your place, and still there it is: what if I’m not actually good enough? It can feel as though you are one step from being exposed, even when every piece of evidence points the other way. If that is familiar,
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The Three Circles: Understanding the Emotional Systems Behind Imposter Syndrome When you’re caught in the grip of imposter syndrome, it can feel like a constant battle in your mind — the fear of being exposed, the pressure to prove yourself, the struggle to feel calm or confident. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) offers a helpful way
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Self-doubt is something most of us know from the inside. It might be second-guessing a decision long after it’s made, replaying something you said in a meeting, or that quiet worry about whether you’ve really done enough. It can leave even the most capable person feeling unsure of themselves. If that sounds familiar, you’re in
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You’ve achieved a great deal, and yet it rarely feels like enough. There’s a pressure that sits behind everything, a quiet second-guessing that doesn’t quite let up. So you do what has always worked. You work harder, prepare more, and try to cover every angle in case something slips through. And when things go well,
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