Would you believe me if I tell you I still struggle with imposter syndrome? Despite graduating, getting my license, starting my own interior design business, and getting clients, it still affects my confidence. Honestly, it’s a mindset issue that requires ongoing management.
I wish it only happens in the beginning, you know? Like a right of passage, but no. It crops up at different points in my career as an interior designer. Good thing there are ways to help manage it.
You have a talent, creative one, and you need to share it with your clients. So be confident about that because I know you can do it. Listen to this week’s episode to learn how to deal with imposter syndrome and increase your confidence.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode
- Know what imposter syndrome is and how it affects your confidence factor
- Identify the areas of your interior design career where imposter syndrome tends to show up
- Get effective tips for overcoming imposter syndrome before it breaks your confidence
Check out these episode highlights
1.12 – What imposter syndrome is and how it affects the confidence factor
1.41 – How to tell if you’re suffering from imposter syndrome as an interior designer
- You struggle to acknowledge you are an interior designer or you do interior design
- You feel like you need to know so much more than you learned or were taught
- You are waiting for a degree or a certification as proof you are an interior designer
4.00 – What imposter syndrome cycle looks like
- You get a project but feel insecure about your design
- You doubt yourself even though you get positive reinforcement
- You still think you don’t know enough or you’re not good enough compared with others
4.45 – How I deal with imposter syndrome whenever it crops up
6.12 – Why you shouldn’t rely on external confirmation or validation
7.58 – The most important factor to combat impostor syndrome and help with your confidence
10.33 – Three questions you can ask yourself to help you find your why and three things your why is keeping you focused on
Questions:
- Why are you doing interior design?
- Why are you helping these people?
- What are your goals?
Journal Prompts to Stay Focused:
- What is your goal? In 6 months, 1 year, 5 years, or 10 years?
- Why you are helping these people?
- What motivates you every day?
11.19 – Another area where impostor syndrome will show up
11.42 – Additional tips you can do to help with the imposter syndrome
- Read books
- Listen to podcasts
- Talk to a therapist or a mindset coach
12.02 – Why you should seek help from a therapist or a mindset coach
- To work out why you are struggling
- To work out how to get your mindset back on track
- To be able to improve your client’s life with your design
Resource
Check out these books and podcasts about dealing with Imposter Syndrome
- You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life by Jen Cincero
- The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are by Brene Brown
- Steps to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
- What do you believe?: Success Secret #4 with Dr. Shannon Irvine