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You're a "Perfectionist" Imposter
You think you should get it RIGHT - that's all that matters. If it's not completely, 100% right, that means you've failed. You spend way too much time going over and over something to make sure it's completely perfect. You struggle with recognising your successes, and always feels you should have done better.You beat yourself up for any mistakes, re-living them afterwards - and making molehills into mountains.Because any mistakes, however tiny, mean that you've failed.How much does that sound like you...?But don't worry, I promise you CAN banish your Perfectionist Imposter! 🔥Help, how do I get rid of my Perfectionist Imposter?So many congratulations on making a start towards career confidence! I tell my clients, SELF-AWARENESS is the first step.And that’s what you’ve gained by taking this Quiz 😁💪So don't despair! It is entirely possible to uproot this Perfectionist Imposter thinking and behaviour. Here is something that will help:Watch your languageThe words we use shape our thoughts, which shape our beliefs, which shape our feelings, which shape our behaviour - and that shapes our life. So words are important, especially if you have Imposter Syndrome!Some key words to avoid are:❌ I should❌ I ought to❌ I need toI call these "the tyrannical should", and when you use them they make you into a victim in your own life - all these external obligations piling on you that you "should" fulfil. Especially, for you, "I should be perfect".This is seriously undermining...Try these instead:✅ I will ✅ I want to✅ I choose toSuddenly you are in the central role, the main actor in your own life, making the decisions about what you want (or don't want) to do. For example, "I choose to recognise I'm doing the best I can, and "good enough" is good enough".This is hugely empowering! And will have a big impact on your thoughts and beliefs underlying your Imposter Syndrome.Try it, it's magic...Who am I?I know how you feel, because I've been there too.I had my first panic attack in a meeting, three weeks after starting my first proper job. I had my second on the way to work the next morning. I went on to build a highly-successful career in the UK Civil Service - all while continuing to suffer, in silence, terrified I’d get found out.It took years of self-discovery before I finally realised, on a retreat in Thailand, how I’d been undermining myself through my negative internal voice and limiting beliefs. I learned powerful tools to free myself of these, and create instead my own internal cheerleader - and I went on to thrive in my most difficult role yet. I had discovered my Naked Confidence™ 😊🔥💪I re-trained as a coach, so I can now use my career experiences and coaching expertise to transform other ambitious women's self-doubt into unshakeable self-belief, so you can succeed in that high-level dream job with the salary to match. (To find out more about me and my journey to Naked Confidence™, you can watch this video or visit my website 😄)What next?One of my favourite quotes:"The secret to getting ahead is getting started."And that's what you've done today! 🎉Now it's all about building on that momentum so you can uproot that Perfectionist Imposter forever.Imagine what you can achieve in your career when you feel that deep unshakeable confidence, deep inside you... 💪🔥Over the next few days as I'll be sending through some more powerful tools to help you banish fear and discover your Naked Confidence™, including:🌟 a transformational guided visualisation🌟 my deeply relaxing and empowering loving kindness meditation🌟and more information on Imposter Syndrome and how to overcome it (knowledge is power...).I can't wait! 😁But if you're ready to take action NOW, click on the button below, email me on kirsten@kirstengoodwin.co.uk, or book into my calendar here for a free 30 minute intro call to find out about how I can help you through my 1:1 coaching programme. Remember, (another of my favourite quotes),"the beginning is always today." This is the start of a new chapter for you.I'll see you in your inbox soon with more transformational tools and techniques to help you banish your Perfectionist Imposter for good 😁 I look forward to helping you on your journey to Naked Confidence™! 😊🔥💪with love 🧡Kirsten xxp.s. you should receive an email from me today with some more info on your result - if you don't get it, please email me on kirsten@kirstengoodwin.co.uk 😁p.p.s. if you know who said any of my favourite quotes, hit reply to let me know! (Tell me yours too - I LOVE a good quote... 😉)