I just started a new job and I’m battling really bad imposter syndrome. Does anyone else consistently have to force themselves to overcome this? I’m having a hard time because it becomes crippling and leads to toxic self-editing.

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Happens to everyone. Well everyone but sociopaths. Forcing yourself just makes it worse. Helps to remind yourself that the agency decided to open up their very tightly monitored wallet because the stuff you did up to now excited them! Take a moment to chill. Start dumping everything out of your head. It’s the only way you’ll rebuild your faith in yourself.

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Antidepressants helped me tons. I'm freelance so I used to being new all the time.

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I like to remind myself: "This job does not define me." Seems to help.

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