As women we often find ourselves in a silent battle over ideas of self-worth. Often operating in spaces in both our personal and professional lives where we feel as though we are imposter. Unworthy of taking up space in a particular landscape? Why is that? There are a multitude of reasons ranging from patriarchal societal norms bred out of historical traditions, roles, customs that have yet to be reformed to invite women into the experience that is life. 

We’ve known that narrative to be true but what they don’t tell you or what we as women don’t tell ourselves enough is that this is by design. Now that we know it exists how do we dispel the narrative and live in our power and in our truth anyways? 

There’s no easy, linear, straightforward solution to this because the thoughts are as diverse as the women we are and reside in us. What I can say is that through healing, affirmation, believing to what you know about yourself to be true and harnessing that power to live authentically, uniquely, and as wonderfully as you are is everything you need to start in on the path of tearing down the anxiety of imposter syndrome.  

Don’t misunderstand me, this is not a plea telling women to alter themselves or propose that you are the issue. Absolutely not, I suggest that we not wait for the culture to change for us. Let’s change it for ourselves and for those women that follow. 

Let’s collectively dismiss the notion that imposter syndrome is only designated for women and come to understand that the anxiety you may feel as you begin a new job, position, role, make new friends, and any number of life events is just that anxiety. Those feelings are valid and it is not prescribed to any one gender. 

I invite you to take up space and let’s make this year and every year your year of yes!

Join me in conversation with my good friend Kim Seoudy in this week’s episode 4 Who Told You You Weren’t Worthy, wherever you listen to your podcasts.

Let's not miss a chance to connect as women and let it be beautiful! 

Related Resources: 

Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome by Ruchika Tuishyan and Jodi-Ann Burey; Published by Harvard Business Review. 

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