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Imposter syndrome looks like many things.
Overworking is one of them.
The constant thoughts of:
- "is this enough?"
- "should I do more work?"
- "is this even any good?"
drive you to DO MORE work that isn't actually impactful but makes you feel like you are doing more.... but the return on your investment is not worth it (for either party).
This side of imposter syndrome is because you haven't set a clear defined result of "this is when I know this task/project/etc is done".
Think through the result you want before you get started working. If it's to complete a presentation by the end of the week, what are the 3 most crucial components the presentation needs? Calendar block those into your schedule, and know when those are completed, you are done. Get in the habit of setting your Result BEFORE you get started, and see what comes up for you when it's complete.
Question it all and answer it with your own logic.
"Idk if this is enough" ---> It has all the information it needs. It is complete. (3 crucial factors)
Test it out and see the effects of telling yourself when to stop and feeling it. You may notice you feel more confident it has what it needs and even more time to get started on other projects/tasks - while not thinking about the other in the back of your mind!
You got this.
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Jill LinkoffStrategic Life Coach Specializing in ADHD
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03/17/22 at 4:12PM UTC
So many of the professional women I work with struggling with ADHD ask themselves each day when their colleagues and management will discover their "true selves." The voice of their saboteur controls their thoughts, and they constantly hear the whisper in their ears of; "It's not good enough," "I work too slow," I'm not good enough at this." Their challenges always overshadow the ability to embrace their strengths.
I encourage my clients to start from within and recognize how important the internal messages we give ourselves must start with self-care, self-awareness, and self-reflection.
Anonymous
05/21/21 at 3:06PM UTC
This is so helpful, thank you! How do you recommend battling off the need for perfection in your work (which often makes you question if something is "enough")?
Maegan, Nike Sales Rep & Career CoachHelping you know your value to get your next job
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06/03/21 at 9:52PM UTC
Im so glad it helped ! Before working on something, literally write out what the finished product MUST HAVE...almost as if you were having someone else do it for you, and the date it will be complete. Also play around with the thought, "B- work is better because its done"
Easy example here, if you are needing to compile a recap that will be sent company-wide, here are the necessities : 1. quotes from consumers at the event
2. detail of event
3. 3 images from the event
4. summary
+ date it will be finished
Once you have the elements you outlined, you're done. It's a habit you can start incorporating, even if you are just sending an email. List that out, and have a guideline of only re-reading it one time for errors, and then it's done.
