Points of note on the cycle of Imposter Syndrome from the article
Anxiety, self-doubt, worry
Ignore any positive feedback
Feeling like a fake, depression, anxiety
Realize that in this very young field, we are all making it up as we go along. There is also an inordinate amount of concepts to learn in the beginning. You don't have to (and in fact can't) know everything up front or code perfectly. Free yourself from thinking like that.
Look for people in whom you find mutual support and encouragement, and make them a regular part of your life.
Thanks for the kind words and the article, Kasey. I'd read about Imposter Syndrome when I started out in tech, but it never crossed my mind again, nor did I think that I'd have it (always thought I wasn't working as hard as the others).
I'm trying to recalibrate my expectations of myself, and try to do this as a marathon and not a sprint.
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Just want to say that I applaud your bravery and transparency in posting this. This seems like Imposter Syndrome. Did you see this article?
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Points of note on the cycle of Imposter Syndrome from the article
Realize that in this very young field, we are all making it up as we go along. There is also an inordinate amount of concepts to learn in the beginning. You don't have to (and in fact can't) know everything up front or code perfectly. Free yourself from thinking like that.
Look for people in whom you find mutual support and encouragement, and make them a regular part of your life.
Thanks for the kind words and the article, Kasey. I'd read about Imposter Syndrome when I started out in tech, but it never crossed my mind again, nor did I think that I'd have it (always thought I wasn't working as hard as the others).
I'm trying to recalibrate my expectations of myself, and try to do this as a marathon and not a sprint.