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It’s really not that complicated. I got red in my ledger. I’d like to wipe it out.

“I’m six-foot-five and over two-hundred- some-odd pounds. You don’t get to see a lot of my body type in fashion. I really loved that in this shoot we got to push the envelope of what types of bodies fit in the world of high fashion and representation.” 

Valete amici mei

Semper mecum

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“Oh, I was just worried about the play, and the actors, they cross their lines they could really fall on their face.”

“I’m good! I’m good!”

Guide: Dealing with Self-Doubt & Impostor Syndrome

First, a virtual hug/pat on the back/reassuring smile... whatever you prefer... because most writers know how much self-doubt/impostor syndrome stinks, so we know what you’re going through. Here are some thoughts on going through this and advice for dealing with it. I hope it helps! <3

1) It’s Common and Normal

EVERYONE experiences self-doubt and impostor syndrome at some point, especially creatives. We want to be the best we can be, and there’s a lot of competition and a lot of noise that can turn our minds into negative thought war zones. Just know that you’re not alone. Any time you’re feeling this way, there are others right beside you feeling exactly the same.

2) Even Successful People Experience It

It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been at it, how accomplished you are, how successful you are and how many accolades you’ve achieved, self-doubt and impostor syndrome still happens from time to time. Feeling that way isn’t a true reflection of reality any more than not being a fan of pizza is a statement on the legitimacy of pizza as being a globally-loved food. 

3) It Can Mean You’re Doing Something Right

Can you imagine that feeling you got when you took those first pedals without training wheels on your bike, or the first time you drove a car, or when the plane started rolling down the runway the first time you flew? Do you remember that feeling of panic and your brain saying “STOP?!” It’s because your brain was reacting to the progression of a situation that wasn’t entirely under your control, which your brain perceives as potential danger. This same phenomenon can happen when you make progress in something creative, such as writing. Your brain senses that forward motion toward something not entirely under your control, and it starts blaring alarm bells and saying “STOP!!!” Those feelings come through as self-doubt and impostor syndrome, but quite often it’s just your brain being scared because you’re riding your bike without training wheels/in control of the vehicle/taking off for a new destination.

4) It Often Comes in Waves

Self-doubt and impostor syndrome, like other negative thought patterns, often comes at you in a wave that eventually recedes, only to show up again at some other point. It’s like the tide coming in only more sporadic. It will go back out again. You just have to wait a little while. In other words: this, too, shall pass.

5) The Severity Lessens with Time and Experience

While it’s true that even seasoned and accomplished individuals still experience self-doubt and impostor syndrome, it’s also true that the frequency and severity of those feelings are less profound the longer you’ve been at it. But, the tricky bit is that you have to keep going through those times of self-doubt/impostor syndrome in order to get that practice/time/experience.

Self-Doubt & Impostor Syndrome: Helpful Tips

look for quotes about self-doubt/impostor syndrome

read “writer’s life”/craft books by famous authors

talk to writer/creative friends about their own experiences

make a list of your strengths as a writer

make a list of the strengths of your WIP

read compliments and positive feedback you’ve received

list flaws/criticism and write what have or can do to improve it

print out motivational writing quotes and keep them handy

consider that your favorite writers experience this, too

come up with a reassuring mantra and chant when needed

read 1-5 above as needed

Or, you can do what I do and take a break to watch funny videos on YouTube for a couple hours...

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