Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you don’t belong. It often means the opposite, that you care deeply about what you do.
I asked my colleagues to join me, because many of the most accomplished, world-leading scientists have felt like “frauds” at times.

#academia #impostersyndrome #physics

I present myself as a wordsmith and a minor-league grammarian. Today I learned there's a difference between "compliment" and "complement."

I immediately taught this to my daughter to save her from this horror years from now.

https://www.merriam-webster.com/grammar/complement-and-compliment-usage-difference

#English #TodayILearned #TIL #Grammar #ImposterSyndrome #HalfHeartedFanatic

'Complement' vs. 'Compliment'

The distinction between the two is clear (now).

Waiting to feel ready kept me stuck for years.
This 8-second line finally broke the cycle. Watch it. 👇

#CareerAdvice #ImposterSyndrome

Imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you don’t belong. It often means the opposite, that you care deeply about what you do.
I asked my colleagues to join me, because many of the most accomplished, world-leading scientists have felt like “frauds” at times.

#academia #impostersyndrome #physics

New episode is live! 🎙️

Episode 4 digs into imposter syndrome. Why it happens, why social media makes it so much worse, and how to stop letting it make your creative decisions for you.

Whether you stream, build, write, or make anything at all, this one is for you.

🔗 https://rss.com/podcasts/the-maker-dad/2828544

#podcast #makers #contentcreation #impostersyndrome #creativity

Imposter Syndrome – Why It Happens and How to Push Through It | Podcast Episode on RSS.com

Have you ever felt like a fraud in your creative journey? Like you're not good enough, not skilled enough, or just plain faking it compared to everyone else? You're not alone.In this episode, we dig into imposter syndrome: what it is, why it hits creators and makers especially hard, and how you can reframe your mindset to keep moving forward rather than letting that inner critic shut you down.Topics covered in this episode:What imposter syndrome actually is (and the Wikipedia definition that nails it)How social media feeds the comparison trap through Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, and morePersonal stories of self-doubt, from freezing up on live streams to second-guessing a woodworking project mid-buildWhy comparing yourself to creators at completely different stages is a losing gameThe difference between looking for inspiration vs. copying someone else's whole setupSetting personal benchmarks instead of chasing someone else's numbersWhy starting small with realistic, attainable goals is the path forwardDocumenting your journey as a tool for growthWhy imposter syndrome never fully goes away, and why that is actually okayWhether you are a live streamer, woodworker, artist, graphic designer, writer, gamer, developer, or just a human being trying to get better at something, this one is for you.Join the community and continue the conversation at idlehands.zone

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No therapy till Monday so into the void we go...

I'm realizing how much being middle aged and at the end of the gifted kid to burnout adult pipeline is affecting me. I constantly don't feel good enough or that I've achieved enough, although I know this isn't true and a brain construction, but The pull to withdraw and not be a burden to anyone or anything is stronger than ever. Even with close relations and especially with people who are objectively better than me. Also to protect my ego.

I know I need to interrupt these thoughts and do things to build myself up, but fuck It's painful in the meantime and confusing. Should I withdraw from some relationships to not feel like shit while I work on myself? But I shouldn't since that has consequences which could be worse.

I kind of want to just accept that I am inferior now and should be secondary, be happy in support and subservience. Like a pet.

I don't know how many other people feel this way or as strongly. Brains hard hard to fight because core feelings are stronger than facts or external validation. I hope I figure it out

#GiftedChild #BurnoutAdult #ImposterSyndrome #FeelingInferior

#impostersyndrome
#ActuallyAutistic
I'm so tired of my brain.

Feeling like a fraud, even with all your knowledge? 🤔 It's a sign you're growing! This short dives into imposter syndrome and why it might mean you're actually crushing it. Check it out! #ImposterSyndrome #CareerGrowth #SelfImprovement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuF3XwJWQpg