Monthly newsletter for women creating a life and business of their dreams
September 2024
Welcome to this month's newsletter. Hope you enjoy and discover some new ideas and inspiration for your month of September.
Confidence: the antidote to imposter thinking
If you’ve ever felt like a fraud despite your achievements, you’re not alone. Many successful women experience imposter syndrome—the nagging fear that their success is undeserved, and that any moment, they’ll be “found out.”
But here’s the truth: confidence is the antidote to this debilitating mindset.
Confidence doesn’t mean never having doubts, but it’s about cultivating a belief in your abilities despite those doubts. When you start to trust in your skills, experiences and intuition, imposter syndrome loses its grip.
Here’s why building confidence is so powerful for overcoming imposter syndrome:
It Shifts Your Focus to Strengths
Imposter syndrome has a way of making us obsess over our weaknesses and downplay our strengths. Confidence, however, allows us to focus on what we bring to the table. The next time you doubt yourself, take a moment to list your accomplishments—no matter how small. This simple act helps shift your mindset from fear to self-belief.
Confidence Fuels Action
When you feel confident, you’re more likely to take risks and step outside your comfort zone. This is crucial for success in both life and business. Action builds momentum, and with each step forward, your confidence grows, creating a positive cycle that diminishes imposter syndrome.
It Reinforces Your Worth
Imposter syndrome makes us feel unworthy of success. Confidence, on the other hand, reminds us that we deserve to be where we are. Success is a result of hard work, skill and dedication—not luck or timing.
How to Cultivate Confidence:
Celebrate Your Wins: Don’t dismiss your achievements as “just luck.” Celebrate them and recognise the effort it took to get there.
Set Small, Achievable Goals: Each small success builds your confidence.
Seek Support: Surround yourself with people who remind you of your strengths and encourage your growth.
Confidence is a muscle, and just like any muscle, it strengthens with use. The more you believe in your ability to succeed, the less power imposter syndrome has over you.
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Reset for September
Going into a new season can feel like a good time to reflect and reset.
How do you want to feel by the end of this year? What helpful habits would you like to have in place to support your health and wellbeing.
We’ve all experienced moments when fear, anxiety and self-doubt take over, clouding our thoughts and making it difficult to move forward. Here are three powerful tips to help quiet those voices and regain your sense of calm and confidence:
1. Practice Mindful Breathing
When your mind is racing with fear or doubt, grounding yourself with mindful breathing can work wonders. Try a simple technique: inhale deeply for 4 seconds, hold for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold again for 4 seconds. This method, known as box breathing, helps calm the nervous system, bringing your focus back to the present moment and reducing the hold of anxious thoughts.
2. Challenge Negative Thoughts
Fear and self-doubt often come from irrational or exaggerated thoughts. When these negative thoughts arise, take a moment to challenge them. Ask yourself, "Is this really true?" or "What evidence do I have to support this belief?" Shifting your perspective and recognising these thoughts as just that—thoughts, not facts—can help quiet their impact.
3. Shift Focus to What You Can Control
Anxiety often stems from worrying about the unknown or uncontrollable factors. To combat this, shift your focus to what is within your control. Whether it’s taking small actions toward your goal, organising your space, or creating a simple plan, doing something proactive will help you feel empowered rather than overwhelmed by fear or doubt.
By practicing these steps consistently, you'll gradually build a stronger sense of calm and resilience against fear, anxiety and self-doubt. You have the tools to take control of your thoughts—trust yourself to use them!
As always, if you want some help to overcome self-doubt, mind blocks and mental barriers to achieving all that you want, click the button to arrange a no-obligation call to chat about how coaching can help.
Quote for the month
“Trust yourself – you know more than you think you do.”
Benjamin Spock
Book Recommendation
The Imposter Cure by Dr Jessamy Hibberd
Keen to find out more about imposter thinking and how to “cure” yourself of this?
The Imposter Cure explores the psychological impact of imposter syndrome and exposes the secrets fears and insecurities felt by millions of men and women.
Dr Jessamy Hibberd provides sound expert advice to help the reader better understand the problem and overcome it, so they think differently, gain self-belief and learn to see themselves as others do.
Filled with case studies to bring the concepts alive and packed with strategies to increase confidence, this book is a must-read for anyone who has struggled with their achievements.
Tired of feeling like you’re not enough?
It's time to break free from the imposter trap! Imagine living life on your own terms—bold, confident, and free from self-doubt. Overcoming imposter syndrome isn't just about quieting those negative voices; it's about reclaiming your power and living fully, unapologetically, and with purpose."
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Claire x
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