impacts our individual manifestations of imposter
syndrome, and learning about a framework to
understand ways people may define their own
competence can help us overcome our own
definitions and help us to find new ways to define
what is authentic, valuable, and constitutes a
“maker.” Hint: it’s you, just as you are!
Dr. Yates stresses that these are not types of
imposter syndrome, but rather ways that other
people have defined competence:
TYPES OF COMPETENCE FRAMING
The Perfectionist may not feel worthy if
they slip up even a tiny bit in their projects.
The Expert needs to know the answers.
Not having “complete” knowledge will
stop them from finishing or even beginning
a project.
The Natural Genius isn’t a “genius,” but
rather describes people who think they
have to be a genius at everything. They
are unaware of the learning curve it takes
for others to appear competent. People
who have this type of competence framing
struggle when their first efforts don’t
measure up to polished versions they see
produced by others who are further along
the learning curve.
The Soloist only counts competence if
they’ve done a project alone. This type of
competence framing disregards group
efforts as being meaningful contributions.
The Superman/Superwoman has a
competence framing that extends not just
from their work or workspace, but into all
the roles in their lives, creating impossible
goals and enormous pressure.
WORKING THROUGH
IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Dr. Yates says that non-imposters think
differently about competence, failure, and fear.
She suggests that to overcome feeling like an
imposter, people need to stop thinking like an
imposter.” That might seem challenging, but
here’s what she advises:
Reframe your thinking. Non-imposters strive to
do their best but they do it because they want
to improve, not because they are afraid of being
found out.
MAKER TIP: You are doing your best
to improve. Thats it!
Put in the time to learn and see it as growth:
non-imposters understand there are times when
they have to struggle to understand something or
master a new skill.
MAKER TIP: Putting in the time includes
setbacks; you will get better!
Learn from non-imposters, who know that nothing
is going to be perfect the first time or ever.
MAKER TIP: There is no perfect
enjoy the making!
Be OK with falling flat on your face, but the key is
to avoid shame about it, and that it’s what you do
with setbacks, mistakes, and failures that count.
MAKER TIP: Falling without shame
transforms mistakes into learning!
Remember that it isn’t all about you by asking
yourself, “What sort of difference would I make if
fear was not a factor?” Thinking about how what
you make connects with, or can help others, is a
great way to appreciate your efforts and see that
you are part of a system of cooperation, rather
than solving big problems alone.
MAKER TIP: Making is about others, too.
Find your connections!
If you’d like to dive in even more, here are other
ways you can learn reframing:
Talk about your fears and confidence issues
around making with others. Psychologists
Dr. Pauline R. Clance and Dr. Suzanne Imes
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