Overcoming Imposter Anxiety : Move Beyond Fear of Failure and Self-Doubt to Embrace Your Worthy, Capable Self.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nwaogu, Ijeoma C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Impostor phenomenon.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (129 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oakland : New Harbinger Publications, 2023.

Summary:

Don't let self-doubt and fear of failure keep you from reaching your full potential! Despite your accomplishments, do you ever worry that you aren't good enough or capable enough? Have you reached high levels of success, yet still suspect that you're just "faking it?" If so, you may have imposter syndrome--the persistent, internalized, irrational fear of being exposed as a fraud, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. You aren't alone. Too often, highly talented and successful people allow self-doubt to cloud their view of themselves. So, how can you start celebrating your hard-earned success and move forward in life with confidence? In Overcoming Imposter Anxiety, imposter syndrome expert Ijeoma Nwaogu offers proven-effective and culturally informed strategies grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you stand up to imposter anxiety, alleviate self-doubt and the fear of failure, and live with authenticity. You'll learn to anticipate and understand the triggers that cause your imposter thoughts, and discover ways to shift your mindset so you can move past fear, honor your achievements, and focus on your goals. You'll also learn how to: Respond to imposter thoughts and feelings Overcome your fear of failure and affirm your competence Embrace the qualities that make you unique Build an encouraging support network Help yourself by helping others It's time to ditch self-limiting beliefs, so you can start living life with greater courage, confidence, and authenticity. This book will help guide you, step by step.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: An Experience of Fear and Self-Doubt

Chapter 2: Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors of Imposter Anxiety

Chapter 3: Responding to the Inner Disrupter

Chapter 4: Recognize the Impact of Oppressive Environments

Chapter 5: Affirm Your Awesomeness

Chapter 6: Leverage Your Presence

Chapter 7: Delight in Your Difference

Chapter 8: Check the Ego

Chapter 9: Draw Inspiration from Competition

Chapter 10: Turn Failures into Opportunities

Chapter 11: Connect with Encouraging Supporters

Chapter 12: Empower Yourself by Empowering Others

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Appendix A: Imposter Anxiety Detox

Appendix B: Greater Purpose Clarity Hack

References

About the Author.

Notes:

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Other Format:

Print version: Nwaogu, Ijeoma C. Overcoming Imposter Anxiety

ISBN:

9781648481093

1648481094

9781648481109

1648481108

OCLC:

1397575724