According to YouGov, 1 in 6 people will experience imposter syndrome – the persistent feeling that you’re not as good in your career as other people think – at least once in their lifetime.
In the past week office space experts Instant Offices have seen a massive 96% increase in searches for ‘imposter syndrome’ suggesting a greater number of professionals are grappling with self-doubt.
To help employees who suffer with self-doubt, Instant Offices has researched the causes and worked with internal experts to offer coping mechanisms.
Some of the most common causes of imposter syndrome are:
Overemphasis on Criticism: Focusing excessively on criticism while downplaying positive feedback can reinforce feelings of inadequacy. The tendency to remember and magnify negative comments can contribute to the belief that one is not truly competent
Comparisons to Others: Constantly measuring one’s achievements against others can create a feeling of inadequacy, as individuals may perceive their accomplishments as inferior when compared to their peers.
Lack of Recognition: When individuals don’t receive sufficient acknowledgment for their efforts and accomplishments, they may doubt their abilities and feel like they are not truly deserving of their successes.
Social Media Pressure: The polished versions of success showcased on social media can create a sense of inadequacy, as individuals compare their real lives to the carefully curated images and achievements presented by others, fostering feelings of impostor syndrome.
The team at Instant Offices have put together 5 top tips to help those that are struggling with imposter syndrome
Accept Praise and Know Your Worth: Don’t shy away from praise and compliments. Accept your achievements and if need be, write them down. When you try to talk yourself out of feeling confident in your role, all the proof is on paper. Knowing your worth means allowing your work to speak for itself and letting others see it too.
Stop Thinking Like an Imposter: Learn to recognise self-defeating thought patterns and replace them with more positive affirmations. The only way to stop feeling like an imposter is to stop thinking of yourself as one.
Don’t Seek Perfection: Stop believing that if you don’t excel at every facet of your job that you’re a failure at all of it. Facing challenges and losses is a key part of growth, so recognise that you don’t have to be good at everything.
Know You Are Not Alone: Imposter syndrome tends to be the domain of overachievers, while underachievers tend to internalise less when faced with failure. If you’re constantly worried about not being good enough, chances are you’re in good company – most successful people constantly overanalyse themselves!
More About Instant Offices: Instant Offices is the world’s largest office advisory service dedicated to finding the ideal flexible workspace for our clients – wherever their business is going. We cover the global serviced office market, and our talented people are market specialists, enabling them to offer free, impartial advice to help find your dream workspace and negotiate the best deal for your business.
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