Imposter syndrome holding me back

[Sendingmetosleep]

Anyone else suffer with this? I know deep down I am capable of certain things...more than capable of these things, but there's this voice in my head that's saying you'll fail/can't do it which seems louder than the rest.

I have had a call from a recruiter for a role about 2.5k higher than what I'm on (not groundbreaking I know) read the JD and started picking myself apart i.e ohh I'd fail at this bit or that bit maybe I shouldn't go for it. Partner said you could do it easily.... Just go for it. So I have, CV being sent today. Feedback from previous employers and current is excellent and I am capable of more, I just don't think I am!

Anyone any tips / books / websites / cures that can help me feel the same way about myself that others seem to think about me?

Thanks for reading if you got this far!

Try this book if you haven’t already.
Good luck with the job application.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Imposter-Cure-mind-trap-imposter-syndrome/dp/1783253061

Agree about the book above, it changed my life. I found the exercises in it really useful. Another book called ‘How Women Rise’ helped me a lot too.

What I’ve found with imposter syndrome (for me anyway!) is that it never 100% goes away, and a small amount of imposter syndrome can be a good thing. But the trick is to try not to let it take over your life. You know you’re good at what you do, it’s ok to believe in yourself 😊

Thank you both, will check out that book!!