Imposter Syndrome is kind of like a poser. Being something you’re really not but trying to be that thing anyway. At least, that’s how imposter syndrome makes you feel. 

It makes anything new you try feel like you’re being fake. And God forbid you start having some success – whoooo you’re really a poser now!

Here are 5 ways I’ve found to be helpful when you’re feeling like a fraud: 

1. Remember God’s promises. 

Isaiah 40:29 “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.”

Weak is probably a word that you could associate to this feeling you’re having. Kind of like when I first bought my Canon. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I wanted to try something that interested me! I decided to charge $50 for a mini shoot of 15 minutes & 5-10 photos. I felt like an imposter! I’m just a chick with a camera! Who am I to be charging people to take their photos?! But you know what, I followed by gut and I did it. It was a wonderful learning experience, I definitely got a few good photos out of it, but most importantly I conquered a fear! I remembered that I did not have to be strong enough to overcome this, that The Lord would be my strength through something that was minutely scary for me. 

 

      2. JUST DO IT DUDE.

I cannot tell you how many times I’ve been stuck in imposter syndrome because my feet wouldn’t move. I had so many ideas and creations, but I wouldn’t act on ANY of it. Why? Fear of failure. I made decisions completely based out of fear, which is never ever a place to be making decisions out of. The more notches you get under your belt, the more comfortable you feel taking that next baby step. Get up off your butt and do something. I promise the only way to get over the fear is to face the fear itself. 

 

     3. Get some real good, diva-sass-badass-babe friends.

When you’re in your own head, so is the devil. And he whispers really good, logical lies to you. When you’re able to bounce ideas off of girlfriends that truly have your back and want you to succeed, it makes all the difference in the world. Get around some chicks that inspire you, push you outside of the four walls in your mind, and that have maybe even experienced a little bit of what you’re going through. Don’t forget the power of friendship.

 

     4. Get rid of the toxins.

Whether these are habits, food choices, friends, jobs, or safety mechanisms, try to get rid of as much as you can. Now I’m not all for “cutting all the toxic people out of your life” because sometimes it truly isn’t feasible. You have to stay at that job to support you family, you have to deal with those people who hurt you a little because you love them a lot, or sometimes you just need a damn cheeseburger. But what you CAN work on is what you SHOULD work on. Work on what you can control right now, and then take the next step when you get to that bridge to cross. 

 

     5. Believe in yourself.

I know this seems silly, but you are more capable that you give yourself credit for. We are human beings that have been shaped by society to believe that we have to fit in one box, one mold, one lifestyle and that is simply not true. Get outside your comfort zone because comfort and incredible passion are worlds apart. We only have this one life to live, so we better try and squeeze every ounce of goodness out of it. Which means you need to invest in yourself, which starts in your daily thought pattern.

Life is big. God is BIG. Pray bigger prayers, do bigger things, and see bigger results. 

I love you guys. 

Love,

B