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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
In this final article, we will explore some skills to help you overcome imposter syndrome.
Overcoming imposter syndrome requires a combination of self-awareness, mindset shifts, and practical strategies. Here’s a more detailed approach to overcoming it:
Where Does Imposter Syndrome Come From?
Imposter syndrome can have various origins, often stemming from a combination of personal, societal, and psychological factors. Some potential sources include:
How Imposter Syndrome Impacts Black Women
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon where individuals doubt their own abilities and have a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, despite evidence of their competence. This self-doubt can lead to feelings of inadequacy, anxiety, and a tendency to attribute one’s success to luck rather than skill.
From Boardroom to Living Room: How Black Women Can Combat Workplace Stress
In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, workplace stress is an undeniable reality. Specifically for Black women, the multifaceted challenges both in the professional and personal spheres amplify the stress factors. From boardroom discussions to managing household chores, Black women often juggle various roles.
Working from Home During a Pandemic
Since the pandemic, I have been working from home and it was what I thought I wanted prior to getting what I wanted (WFH). Now, I find myself missing the structure and the real separation of being at work and being at home. Honestly, I still like working from home, but I need to find a way to get that structure and balance that I feel like I got when I worked in the office. Hoping this all makes sense. Can you help?
4 Simple “Yet Effective” Ways to Relieve Stress at Work
When you’re stressed at work, it can negatively impact your personal life as well. Preventing tension from building up improves your health and productivity daily. To relieve pent-up anxiety, take a break and implement one of these strategies during the workday.
3 Practical Stress Management Techniques for Working From Home
More people than ever before are currently working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s natural to have some difficulty separating home life concerns from your professional life as you transition into home-based work. By being proactive about keeping them separate and using practical stress management techniques, you can enjoy the numerous benefits of working from home without finding additional ways to deal with anxiety.
Workplace Happiness-Your Voice Matters
Have you ever gone to your boss to talk about how you are feeling at work and have them say to you, “You should consider yourself blessed you have a job?” Here is another one, “You should be happy you have a job.” As if in asking the question, you must choose between having a roof over your head or being in a good mental space and valued at work. Many of us have been in that position.