This morning I woke up with a big case of imposter syndrome.
I was scrolling on instagram looking at all these wonderful designers, and it hit me. Maybe I am not as good as them? It really takes the wind out of your sails. It is hard not to compare your skills and accomplishments to others when they are presented so beautifully on someone’s grid.
After a coffee, and a really good work meeting, I was feeling a lot more positive. I am sure those people I had seen on instagram also sometimes feel the same self doubt. Social media is a topic for another time but it is closely entwined with imposter syndrome, they keep each other alive.
I have learnt that taking time to reflect is really helpful. I have started dedicating 30 minutes each morning to my daily journal, writing down what I need to do that day for work but also in my personal life. I find this really positive for my work/life balance and in turn makes me a happier person. When I am happier, I compare less and I feel less imposter syndrome.
Sometimes I think however hard you try to hide from comparison, it sneaks up behind you whispering lies into your ears. If you had told me 4 years ago that I would be where I am now, I would have been over the moon. So I owe it to past me to enjoy where I am and appreciate everything I have and experience.
Each of our journeys are different but in the end we are all just trying to find our place in the world, ignoring the self doubt snaking its way around us.
