AUTHOR: LAURIE PINKINS
5 types of
self-imposter syndrome
How to build your confidence to overcome the different types of self-imposter syndrome.
Critical comparison is oftentimes a key indicator of your dealing with self-imposter syndrome. Stop comparing yourself to other people. Refrain from being hostile or judgmental toward yourself. In this article, you will learn how to build your confidence and overcome imposter syndrome, which may disguise itself behind personality traits. What is self-imposter syndrome?
“Being confident of this very thing, that HE which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of JESUS CHRIST.”
Philippians 1:16 KJV
What is Confidence?
In a society consumed with negativity, it may be difficult to find your sense of confidence. Confidence is a firm assurance. You are bombarded with social media content, news feeds, tv shows, and other media outlets that promote self-doubt. It is common to log into a social media outlet to see an endless sea of self-doubt and loathing. From clickbait posts in an effort to gain the approval of others to affirm their accomplishments. Being confident, when you’re surrounded by distortion, can be perceived as arrogance.
When you doubt your ability to succeed it can result in you internalizing your successes. You attribute your achievements to external factors. Limit your social media consumption when you are dealing with fraudulent feelings of doubt. Resist the urge to compare yourself to unrealistic depictions of success. You do not have anything to prove. Instead, focus on building your confidence. Confidence is trusting your capabilities, discernment, and instincts. It is imperative for you to build your confidence to overcome self-imposter syndrome.
“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.“ Psalm 118:8 KJV
How to Build Confidence
Celebrate your success. From the daily goals you’ve reached to your huge milestones. Pause for a moment to recognize how far you have come and the effort it took to achieve each step. This does not convey that boasting of yourself in a grandiose manner, in an effort to show off or prove to others that you made it. However, allow yourself space to celebrate your accomplishments. This will provide you with the opportunity to gain perspective and clarity. You will begin to discern the thoughts of doubt and fear, are imposters to hinder you from your future. You will also reach higher levels of success because you will come to the realization that you are capable to overcome obstacles. The thoughts from self-imposter syndrome can appear in various ways, i.e., the superhero, know-it-all, perfectionist, loner, and mastermind.
5 TYPES OF SELF-IMPOSTER SYNDROME
1. SUPER HERO
You strive to be the hero in every situation. Regardless of the situation or difficult obstacles, you desire to be the one to rescue others. This may result in extreme exhaustion due to an increased strain on your capabilities, time, and resources.
2. KNOW IT ALL
You have a definitive stance to hold all the knowledge you will ever need to attain. You disdain suggestions, opinions, or advice through constructive criticism. This may result in repetitive behaviors of unproductivity and failure.
3. PERFECTIONIST
You have an obsessive desire for everything to be correct and perfect. You may force your desired outcomes to happen without any other alternatives. This may result in extreme disappointments due to rigid expectations.
4. LONER
You actively avoid social interactions and avoid not associating with other people through isolation. Refusing any assistance due to your independence. Often, identify yourself as an introverted personality. This solitude may result in a preoccupation with self-defeating thoughts or actions.
5. MASTERMIND
You are a brilliant thinker with phenomenal original ideas. You have the ability to navigate complex situations with creative intellect. This individual brilliance may result in grandiose ideas of granger which force others to forgo beneficial interpersonal interactions.
Scriptures for Confidence
“For with GOD nothing shall be impossible.” Luke 1:37 KJV
The healing process to overcome the different types of self-imposter syndrome can be complex. However, sustainable healing is possible with GOD. There is power in speaking and meditating on the scriptures of the Bible daily. Read, speak, and meditate on the scriptures for confidence.
Overcome the Different Types of Self-Imposter Syndrome
Here are a few steps to help you effectively overcome the different types of self-imposter syndrome. First, recognize your thoughts are distorted. Grab a journal to keep track of when overly critical thoughts appear. Write down when the thoughts appeared, how you were feeling, and what you were doing at the time. You will begin to see a pattern of when unsupportive feelings occur. Next, once you’ve identified the source of the low morale feelings, began to combat them with the scriptures of the Bible. Write down, at least 3 scriptures, and speak them out loud. See the scriptures list for confidence below.
Then, believe who GOD has created you to be. You are unique, worthy, and valuable in the eyesight of GOD. He desires to be involved in every area of your life. In order to believe in what GOD placed on the inside of you, it is imperative for you to know HIS word. Read, speak, and meditate on the scriptures of the holy Bible daily. This will result in you coming into the knowledge of who GOD is. Therefore, you will also increase your confidence in who HE created you to be.
Overcome the different types of self-imposter syndrome:
- Stop comparing yourself
- Limit your social media consumption
- Celebrate your success
- Identify the source of overly critical thoughts
- Combat low morale feelings with the scriptures of the Bible
- Read, speak and meditate on the scriptures of the Bible daily
Next Steps
Finding support from a therapist, life coach, trusted friend, or support group can help you work through these feelings from self-imposter syndrome and build your self-confidence.
Use the following steps to build your confidence to overcome the different types of self-imposter syndrome.
- Stop comparing yourself
- Limit your social media consumption
- Celebrate your success
Read, speak and meditate on the scriptures of the Bible for confidence.
“Being confident of this very thing, that HE which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of JESUS CHRIST.” Philippians 1:16 KJV
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Psalm 23:1 KJV
“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD, and in the power of HIS might.” Ephesians 6:10 KJV
“Every word of GOD is pure: HE is a shield unto them that put their trust in HIM.“ Proverbs 30:5 KJV
“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.“ Psalm 118:8 KJV
“It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in princes.“ Psalm 118:9 KJV
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 KJV
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our GOD. “ Psalm 20:7 KJV
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge HIM, and HE shall direct thy paths“ Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV
“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of HIM who hath called you out of darkness into HIS marvellous light;“ 1 Peter 2:9 KJV
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O LORD my GOD, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.
Psalm 30:2 KJV
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