I hear this in coaching sessions all the time, however I challenge this concept as often it's neither true nor helpful.
Maybe, it's that you:
❔are in new role or context
❔have a stretch situation where you feel out of your depth
❔don't have the ideal amount of experience or exposure yet
❔are in a really challenging situation
❔are nervous
❔are scared
❔are lacking confidence
❔haven’t done it before
It is perfectly normal to experience a dip of confidence when something’s new, challenging or meaningful to you. To worry that you’re not good enough, that you’ll stuff up, or be 'found out'.
But that's not a syndrome. It's also not helpful to keep saying that to yourself.
Instead, try:
➡Telling yourself that you’ll give it your best
➡Asking for support, or get help with the challenge
➡Thinking about the worst thing that could happen to relieve the pressure (it's probably not that bad)
➡Booking time to research and prepare
➡Practicing your socks off
➡Reframing it as a learning experience that you’ll take time to master
Try to avoid pathologising a universal human experience. Take back control by applying practical strategies to give it your best shot. Soon, it will pass and you’ll be itching for a new challenge!
**Do you agree? What else helps people to navigate this feeling?
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