{"id":590,"date":"2024-05-13T09:54:28","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T09:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2024\/05\/13\/6-ideas-for-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-from-the-physiopedia-team\/"},"modified":"2024-05-13T09:54:28","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T09:54:28","slug":"6-ideas-for-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-from-the-physiopedia-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glennruscoe.physio\/newswebsite2\/2024\/05\/13\/6-ideas-for-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-from-the-physiopedia-team\/","title":{"rendered":"6 ideas for overcoming imposter syndrome from the Physiopedia team"},"content":{"rendered":"

Imposter syndrome is common amongst any professions and particularly in high-pressure environments such as healthcare. The Physiopedia team recently spent time exploring the topic and here we share our ideas for understanding and dealing with imposter syndrome and ways to remove the barriers that can limit personal and professional growth.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every month our global Physiopedia volunteer team comes together to share ideas and experiences to support each other to learn and grow; most recently we explored the topic of imposter syndrome. We heard from journalist and media anchor Bre Clarke<\/a> on how they first became aware of imposter syndrome, and yes \u2013 it isn\u2019t just health professionals that experience this.\u00a0 In fact we came to realise that just about anyone can experience imposter syndrome.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Imposter syndrome is a behavioral health phenomenon described as self-doubt of intellect, skills, or accomplishments among high-achieving individuals \u2013 MR Huecker et al.<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

This commonly reported phenomenon can manifest early in our careers when we are learning new skills and forming new habits; but even as we grow and excel, these feelings of not being \u201cexperts\u201d do not always leave us.\u00a0 It can often be compounded by that common phrase we all know \u201cFake it til you make it\u201d.\u00a0 How often have you heard that? But what if it isn\u2019t about faking it, but about becoming that person through repeated interactions and experience. Noone starts any journey knowing everything, but we are shaped by the wins and, quite often, the mistakes along the way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many of our team were able to relate to feeling inadequate or fraudulent despite evident successes and accomplishments. Accepting how able we are to do our jobs and help people is important.\u00a0 It is, in fact, the reason most of us choose to do the things we do!\u00a0 <\/span>Together w<\/span>e explored some of the ways we can make the imposter journey easier and come out the other end brighter, stronger and more confident. <\/span><\/p>\n

Key strategies to overcome imposter syndrome:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Recognise<\/strong> \u2013 imposter syndrome is a psychological occurrence; it does not mean that you are an imposter, but refers to unfounded feelings<\/em> of self doubt or incompetence<\/span>
\nOpen conversations<\/strong> \u2013 talking about your feelings, doubts and insecurities can help you understand that who you are may be different from how people see you.\u00a0 Finding a supportive community is a sure way to realise you are not alone and actually discover people can see the \u2018amazing\u2019 you!<\/span>
\nReflection<\/strong> \u2013 how often do you stop and reflect on your day? Did that one bad experience overwhelm you and blur all the amazing things you did today?\u00a0<\/span>
\nMake a list<\/strong> \u2013 for every negative thought, write down why that isn\u2019t true.\u00a0 Focus on the facts and the reality.\u00a0 It will give you the truth!<\/span>
\nAccept compliments<\/strong> \u2013 it can be harder to accept a compliment than negative feedback; it is the way our brains are wired.\u00a0 Practice not only giving compliments and positive feedback but also <\/span>receiving them.\u00a0 How often do you tell somebody when they did something right or extremely well?<\/span>
\nCelebrate your wins<\/strong> \u2013 focus on the facts and recognise your strengths and achievements.\u00a0 We all make mistakes, but this does not define who we are.\u00a0 It is how we learn and reflect from them that helps us grow and become even better.<\/span><\/p>\n

One of the team, who is an expert in his field, says he often asks, \u201cWhy are these people coming to me for answers?\u201d then, on reflection, he answers his own question, \u201cBecause I can help and actually I do have the answers\u201d.\u00a0 This is reinforced when he sees his patients recover and return to the things they enjoy.<\/span><\/p>\n

From our session, we realised none of us are alone or immune.\u00a0 The biggest weapon we have in our toolbox is our support network.\u00a0 Through sharing our personal experiences, doubts, and coping strategies we can build resilience to overcome imposter syndrome.\u00a0 However, the biggest takeaway from the session was to change the narrative in the words of Bre Clarke \u2013 don\u2019t \u201cfake it til you make it\u201d; instead \u201ctry until you triumph\u201d!<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want to read more about overcoming imposter syndrome, revisit our earlier discussion in the Physiospot post: <\/span>Feel Like a Fraud? | Put a Stop to Imposter Syndrome<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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