AUTHOR: LAURIE PINKINS
WHAT IS SELF-
IMPOSTER SYNDROME?
Learn how to identify the signs of self-imposter syndrome
and how to overcome it with fasting.
Are you always second-guessing yourself? Wonder if you are qualified or worthy to receive the good things in life? Do you doubt your abilities without trying first? You may be dealing with self-imposter syndrome.
“And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;.” Ephesians 4:23 KJV
What is Self Imposter Syndrome?
Self-imposter syndrome is relentless doubt about your capabilities, achievements, and accomplishments. The feelings of being fraudulent are prominent. You believe your work does not deserve any attention or recognition. You avoid the spotlight and prefer not to draw attention to yourself. You try to play small and downplay your success and ability to achieve.
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.” Proverbs 3:13 KJV
Self-imposter syndrome is unwarranted thoughts and feelings of insecurity. You believe there is nothing special about you. The intense thoughts of low self-esteem, lack of confidence, or self-worth can hinder you from pursuing your goals or reaching your fullest potential. It is imperative to discern the source of your thoughts and talk back to your inner voice. Combat the negative thoughts of your inner critic with the scriptures of the Bible.
Signs of Self-Imposter Syndrome
negative self talk
Excessively negative inner voice/critic.
UNWORTHINESS
Trouble viewing self-value; dishonorable.
LOW SELF ESTEEM
Judging self as unloved, inadequate or incompetent.
LACK OF self CONFIDENCE
Unsure about abilities or capabilities, despite successful achievements.
doubt
Feelings of uncertainty or fear.
anxiety
Excessive dread, restlessness or uneasiness.
Your words have power
What you say and think about yourself can drastically shift the dynamics of your life. Negative internalized self-talk is not conducive to pursuing a healthy, healed, happy life. It is imperative to recognize when you are putting yourself down and replace negative thoughts with positive affirmations. Affirmations are words you speak over your life daily, to change your mind frame from self-doubt to self-confidence. Be sure to pair your affirmations with scriptures of the Bible. Pray to invite HOLY SPIRIT to lead and guide you into all truths about the source of the thoughts and feelings you have about yourself. Change what you say and think about yourself to align with what GOD says about you through the scriptures of the Bible. This is a daily process. As you increase in your knowledge of the thoughts of GOD towards you, you will start to overcome the symptoms of the self-imposter syndrome.
WORTHY AFFIRMATIONS
TO OVERCOME SELF-IMPOSTER SYNDROME
I AM TALENTED
I AM WORTHY
I BELONG
I AM TALENTED
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Change your mind frame from
self-doubt to
self-confidence
Pair your daily affirmations with scriptures of the Bible.
How to fast to gain clarity and overcome self-imposter syndrome
Fasting goes beyond the physical benefits of food discipline. Fasting is a biblical principle to quiet your flesh for your spirit man to grow in strength and knowledge from GOD. This principle helps to eliminate the distractions and the noise of the desires of your flesh. Matthew 4:4, states, “But HE [JESUS] answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of GOD.” It is imperative to feed your spirit with the word of GOD daily. Oftentimes, there is a focus on physically nourishing the body, while the spirit is malnutrition. Fasting is an essential way to strengthen, feed, and build your spirit. Thus doing so will allow you to quiet the thoughts and feelings of the self-imposter syndrome. You will be able to gain clarity about where these feelings are coming from and the fallacies in your negative thought patterns. Fasting allows you to hear GOD more clearly because HE is always speaking. However, the distractions of life get in the way of you hearing HIM clearly. Being able to hear the voice of GOD clearly, through fasting, will empower you to overcome self-imposter syndrome.
FASTING
FOR
CLARITY
10 Scriptures for Clarity
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;.” 2 Corinthians 2:5 KJV
The healing process to overcome 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 clarity in your heart and mind.
Pray to GOD for direction in fasting
GOD wants to be involved in every area of your life. Pray to GOD for direction and instructions when fasting. This biblical principle is an individual consecration and dedication to abstain from food and/or drink, in order to build your spirit man. Although fasting can be done within a group or corporately, it is an individual dedication between you and GOD. Matthew 6:16-18 states, “Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.” KJV. Be sure to seek GOD for clarity about how to fast. When dealing with the self-imposter syndrome, is imperative to quiet your mind through fasting to overcome intrusive unwarranted thoughts and feelings of insecurity.
Next Steps
Finding support in 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 these steps to overcome the self-imposter syndrome.
- Speak daily positive affirmations paired with scriptures of the Bible
- Fast to gain clarity in your thoughts and feelings
- Pray to GOD for direction in fasting
Read, speak and meditate on the 10 scriptures of the Bible for clarity to overcome self-imposter syndrome.
Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in CHRIST JESUS:”
Isaiah 26:3 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.”
Ephesians 4:23 “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;”
2 Timothy 1:7 “For GOD hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Psalm 139:14 “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.”
James 1:8 “A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.”
Proverbs 1:2 “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;”
Proverbs 1:7 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 3:13 “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.”
Ecclesiastes 7:19 “Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.”
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