Figuring Out How to Fight Imposter Syndrome
Figure Out Your Life with Toya T
Release Date: 11/14/2020
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Figure Out Your Life with Toya T
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Figuring Out How to Fight Imposter Syndrome
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The term "imposter syndrome" was coined by psychologists Clance and Imes in 1978 to describe the persistent feeling that one’s achievements have come about through some sort of accident, luck, or deception and that at any minute other people might find out you're an “imposter.” People of Color are particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon due to experiences with racial discrimination, racial-gender stereotypes of intellectual inferiority, and underrepresentation in professional spaces. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss imposter syndrome and share five tips on...
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Figuring Out the Negative Effects of Being a “Strong Black Woman”
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Many black women in America feel pressured to act like or be seen as “strong,” projecting themselves as self-sacrificing, emotionless, and unbreakable in their daily lives. However, the “strong black woman” identity can actually be harmful to black women. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I talk with my friends Claire Gibson, an intellectual property attorney, and Courtenay Barton, a philanthropist, about being black women in America and explore how the “strong black woman” identity can negatively impact black women’s lives and well-being. Links...
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Dating can be complicated even during “normal” times. Add in masks, social distancing, and a highly contagious virus for which there is no cure or vaccine, and you get a bunch of people trying to figure out how to safely meet someone during a pandemic. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I talk with the Flirty Savage, a Law of Attraction coach, about dating, relationships, and sex, and she shares tips for manifesting the relationship you’re looking for. Listen on , , , or Links mentioned in this episode: Where to find the Flirty Savage: ...
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Do you ever feel like you failed at life? Often, when you’re feeling this way, it is a reflection of how you feel inside. Understanding how to love yourself can help you cope with failure, rebuild your confidence, and live a better life. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss the importance of loving yourself and share 5 tips for developing a better relationship with yourself. Listen on , , , or Links mentioned in this episode: Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements: Looking for the...
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Figuring Out How to Cultivate Black Joy in Your Everyday Life
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With the pandemic, racism, and the Great Karen rebellion, what we need now more than ever is black joy. Black joy is resistance to everything that has tried to kill black people and failed. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss black joy and why it is necessary, and share 10 simple ways to cultivate joy in your everyday life. Listen on , , , or Links mentioned in this episode: Click here to subscribe via RSS feed (non-iTunes feed): Announcements: Looking for the perfect outfit for your first outing post QUARANTINE?...
info_outlineThe term "imposter syndrome" was coined by psychologists Clance and Imes in 1978 to describe the persistent feeling that one’s achievements have come about through some sort of accident, luck, or deception and that at any minute other people might find out you're an “imposter.” People of Color are particularly vulnerable to this phenomenon due to experiences with racial discrimination, racial-gender stereotypes of intellectual inferiority, and underrepresentation in professional spaces. In this episode of Figure Out Your Life podcast, I discuss imposter syndrome and share five tips on how to fight it before it hinders your success.
Links mentioned in this episode:
- CCW’s Alumnae Author Series with Mary Pattillo CC'91 and moderator LaToya Tavernier CC'05
- Imposter Syndrome Hits Harder When You’re Black
- Why Imposter Syndrome Is Worse for Women of Color
- The Effects of Imposter Syndrome
- How to mitigate the detrimental effects of imposter syndrome in the workplace
- 9 Ways to Deal With Imposter Syndrome Before It Hinders Your Success
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