Impostor Syndrome
I love OT and the endless possibilities for helping clients. The very thing I love most about this profession is also what overwhelms me the most. After observing how much knowledge my professors and clinical instructors have, I cannot help but wonder how in the world will I know all of this without google or looking back at my notes. It is easy to have feelings of doubt when there seems to be SO MUCH to know. Impostor syndrome is the feeling of not being as competent or intelligent as others perceive them. I have worked very hard to succeed in school, so why do I feel this way? Impostor syndrome is intensified by perfectionism, black-and-white thinking, and fear of rejection or failure. This mindset leads to anxiety, insecurity, and stress. After learning more about impostor syndrome, I have discovered strategies to combat the feelings of doubt. The most helpful for me will be to think back to when I feared something and succeeded anyways, remind myself of my achievements, find a me
