Understanding Imposter Syndrome for Creative Female Entrepreneurs

Are you Entertaining Imposter Syndrome?

Hello Lovely Lady

Today I am going to talk to you a little about Imposter Syndrome as I see so many heart centered, passion driven, creative female entrepreneurs unnecessarily struggling with this.

If this is something that you have faced or are facing now, you definitely want to continue reading as I am going to give you a quick insight into imposture syndrome, breaking it down for you, so that you can really get a deeper understanding.

What you need to know about Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome probably came up for you at the beginning stages when you entered the entrepreneurial world; but if you have been in the entrepreneurial world for some time you may have felt it rear its head at each stage, phase, or level when you made the decision to upgrade, scale and grow your business in some way or form.

I just wanted to let you know that this is really normal, and I feel confident enough to say that most, if not all female entrepreneurs, have felt this at some stage in their career, myself included, so you are not alone. 

The reason why imposter syndrome comes up at each new stage, phase or level is because you are moving yourself out of your comfort zone, into the unknown. You will be pushing yourself forward yet again into the unknown and unchartered waters so to speak and your subconscious mind, which is designed to keep you safe, is going to try and keep you safe.

Hence why so many female entrepreneurs play small as small sometimes = safe … but this doesn’t have to be the case for you.

Being aware that every time you enter a new stage, phase or level in your life or business may bring up insecurities for you to deal with, potentially disguised as imposter syndrome, will make overcoming imposter syndrome and the ability to let go of any insecurities easier each time.

What’s behind Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome comes through in many ways and forms, making you doubt yourself and your work and questioning if you are good enough?

What is going on here, is that “something” (this could be moving out of your comfort zone to grow your business or upgrading your life or lifestyle) has triggered your insecurities, bringing up old patterns, ways of thinking, feeling and being, all dressed up and disguised as imposter syndrome, halting you in your tracks.

This never feels great but understanding that imposter syndrome is actually your insecurities is the first step to moving past them; especially when you have decided to stop playing small (playing it safe) and are trying to grow and build your business.

Uncover the underlying belief systems

Imposter syndrome is a mindset and if you break it down you can find the underlying belief that is holding this pattern in place, and the great news is that with the right tools you can easily shift the beliefs that are holding you back.

Understanding is key

Finally, understanding the way in which your mind works is super important. Consciously you know that the next level is going to give you more freedom and flexibility and take you closer to your desired lifestyle and everything you dream of and want, but your subconscious mind doesn’t know this.

If there is any perceived stress around anything that’s required of you to move to the next stage, phase or level your subconscious mind, unless managed, is going to hold you back.

So, what’s the solution?

The solution is you getting into and being in Alignment, and I am going to give you the first action step to get you started.

So, the next time imposter syndrome shows itself to you, the first action step is to get excited… yes, you read correctly, I want you to get excited… lol … I want you to jump up and go yay I am going to achieve my goals and get to the next level!!!

You probably asking, WHY on earth would you want to get excited about imposter syndrome?

Well, the WHY here is really important as, you have just been given an amazing opportunity for personal growth. This is now the perfect time to release outdated patterns, habits, old ways of thinking and unsupportive references that no longer serve you and that are holding you back, so that you can shift yourself to the next level.

This is the perfect time to get into Alignment.

Too many female entrepreneurs forget about personal growth and don’t know how to stay in Alignment; and how important this is to work on at each stage, phase and level in your life and business, especially when making an upgrade of any kind.

You can learn everything you need to know about building and growing your business, you can hire the right team to help you do this, use the right on-line platforms and Apps; but if you are not doing the personal growth it takes and that you need, if you are not in Alignment and keeping yourself ahead of your business growth, then you are more often than not going to hold yourself back, which will leave you feeling disappointed and maybe a little frustrated.

If this sounds like you and you are ready to get out of your own way, work through any insecurities you may still have, and are excited to get yourself into Alignment; so that you can show up in your business and in your life with more time, energy and balance; and way more flexibility and freedom, this on its own is a huge win… As willingness and readiness are both key ingredients to any successful outcome.

You probably wondering what your next step is, and how do you find the right coach and personal development program for you? I would love to invite you to click the link to have a look at my Align Yourself, my Signature on-line Private Coaching Program, to see how I can help you.

At the same time I think you would also enjoy reading two other blogs I have written, as I believe they will help you when making the best chooses for you and your business moving forward.

# 1 Choosing a Coach for you and your business

# 2 Choosing a Personal development program for you

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