That pesky little voice of self-doubt has you worrying about your capabilities and if you’re using your full potential to be a successful business owner. You are your own worst enemy sometimes and you need to find a way to move past this.
Aren’t you tired of battling this alone?
Come on. You know what I mean…
The constant up and down that comes along with venturing out on your own as an independent entrepreneur can be a terrible rollercoaster of emotions.
One day you feel most confident, at the top of the world, and ready to tackle a brand new day. You know your strategies and coaching methods inside and out. You’ve got this in the bag and you’re ready to chase those bags to the bank.
Oh, but how the tables turn...
Just when you think you’ve got your business plan laid out, you’ve successfully snagged a loyal client or two, and spend what little free time you have studying new strategies— here you go again!
You start to pummel your confidence with self-doubt and fearful thoughts that just won’t leave you alone.
Someone’s going to call you out.
Someone’s going to figure out you’re just a phony.
You don’t know enough to teach others.
You’re going to mess this up!
You can’t run a business— who do you think you are?
Every bad scenario you make up in your head makes you want to crawl back into the comfort of your introverted hideaway, deadbolt the lock, and give up.
Is this ringing any bells?
It sounds like you’ve got a bad case of that rotten ol’ imposter syndrome. Though you may think this is something that only happens to you specifically, it’s quite a common occurrence that can happen to anyone.
What is Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter syndrome is your brain trying to use triggering scare tactics to trickle away your confidence when your mindset is not in tip-top shape. Imposter syndrome will hinder your business goals and your own well-being if you allow it.
Even if you have a great result-oriented list of accomplishments in your business, this doesn’t mean imposter syndrome won’t affect you. Whether you’re a newbie or a veteran entrepreneur, imposter syndrome can sneak up on you and prevent you from furthering your career.
With imposter syndrome, there’s a strong psychological pull that makes you want to give in to your fears because the voice inside of your head is screaming that you’re nothing but a fraud. That same voice whispers your doubts and if you’re not careful, you’ll start to believe it.
How to Stop Procrastination and Perfectionism Stalling
What are you working on right now? Are you struggling to find answers as to why you still haven’t checked off every little thing planned in your schedule?
Your plans seemed so simple when you mapped out your weekly assignments and client calls. Now you feel like you’re drowning in work and on top of all of that, you also have to remember to keep up with business expenses, updating your social media presence, and responding to emails. It’s truly draining and so, you start to nit-pick little details.
While you sit with your negative thoughts, procrastinating your obligations, you find the little voice of doubt pointing out every error or flaw about your work. You need everything to be perfect, concise, compelling, and still have your own personal style to add, too.
This need for perfection is just another way imposter syndrome affects you. Imposter syndrome makes you double-check everything you put to task. You can spend countless hours wasting your time trying to be perfect— it isn’t going to happen!
The real reason you’re so focused on doing or redoing your work to perfection is causing you to procrastinate. This procrastination is due to, yes you guessed it, imposter syndrome.
The only way to break free from imposter syndrome’s strangeling hold is to work on your mindset. Channeling the reasons why you’re allowing your fears and doubts to ruin your plans will help you stop procrastinating because of perfectionism stalling.
Overcoming imposter syndrome doesn’t happen in a day or by listening to an hour-long inspiring lecture. Sure, these things can help, but it’s up to you to strengthen your mindset to get rid of imposter syndrome.
Change Your Mindset with Realistic Goals
The only one with the power to change your mind is you. You have to deeply believe that you hold all the power and use it to your advantage.
Sure, you’ve scoffed at books that claim to alter your brain and programs that swear to change your life. That’s because you’ve never given it a try before! Let’s break down a simple daily routine for you to break out of the habit of falling victim to imposter syndrome.
The goal is to set concentration in your mind to help propel you forward with firm decision making to accomplish your own goals, one day at a time.
First, make a list of every goal you want to achieve within six months to a year’s time. You want to make these goals as realistic as possible. If this timeline is too wide-ranged for you to grasp at the moment— start smaller. Even capping your goal time to what you want to achieve within the next month or week will do. Just be sure you’re keeping your goals as specific and realistic as possible.
Once you have your list of goals written down with specific deadlines for each goal, keep the end game in mind. Continue to cross completed goals off of your list and add new ones. This process is great to add to your mindset routine because it gives you focus and reminds you about everything you’ve accomplished so far. Be sure to add how you plan on reaching your goals!
An example of writing your goal could be: “I will gain one new client this month by continuing to market my services through my email list.”
Keeping a journal of positive affirmations is another practice to instill a positive mindset to combat imposter syndrome. This means writing and verbally repeating affirmations that resonate with your business and personal goals. You can log these bold, detailed statements into a journal or record your own voice to listen whenever imposter syndrome threatens to bring you down.
For example, you could write: “I am a successful entrepreneur. I will continue to enrich the lives of others by using the techniques I have worked hard to perfect.”
Be Confident, Resilient, & Breathe Positivity
Oftentimes it’s the challenges held within your own subconscious that arise and wreak havoc once imposter syndrome has settled into your thoughts. By keeping a healthy mindset, you will be able to beat imposter syndrome as long as you stick with the practice.
Repeating your goals and affirmations will help guide your mindset back into a positive attitude. These little steps are more than just jotting down your thoughts, hopes, and wishes. Working on your mindset to overcome imposter syndrome will take time and great effort on your part.
Don’t let this scare you away! You will reap the benefits of practicing positivity when you repeatedly confirm your beliefs and congratulate yourself on your accomplishments.
Imposter syndrome can be a scary, crippling mind-game, but you are stronger than your irrational fears. Don’t let imposter syndrome hold you back or stop your ambition.
You will overcome imposter syndrome— and it’ll be your greatest pride to feel that relief.
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