202 pages

English

Découvre YouScribe en t'inscrivant gratuitement

Je m'inscris

Overcoming Imposter Anxiety , livre ebook

New Harbinger Publications - C Nwaogu Ijeoma

Découvre YouScribe en t'inscrivant gratuitement

Je m'inscris

Obtenez un accès à la bibliothèque pour le consulter en ligne
En savoir plus

202 pages

English

Obtenez un accès à la bibliothèque pour le consulter en ligne
En savoir plus

A propos
Informations
Extrait

Description

Start living with greater courage, confidence, and authenticity!

Do you ever worry that you aren’t good enough or capable enough, despite your many accomplishments? Have you achieved high levels of success, yet still feel as though you’re just “faking it?” If so, you might be dealing with imposter anxiety—a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud, even in the face of overwhelming evidence to the contrary. Remember, you are not alone. Too often, highly talented individuals allow imposter anxiety to distort their views of themselves. So, how can you embrace your boundless potential and forge ahead with confidence?

In Overcoming Imposter Anxiety, you’ll find strategies grounded in liberation psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help you stand up to self-doubt, alleviate fear of failure, and live with authenticity. You’ll also identify the root cause of your self-sabotaging behaviors, and shift your mindset to honor your achievements and affirm your strengths. If you’re ready to move beyond self-limiting beliefs and start living life with greater courage and self-worth, this book will help guide you, step by step.

Discover tools to help you:

Manage self-doubting thoughts and feelings
Overcome your fear of failure
Leverage your unique qualities
Build an encouraging support network

Sujets

Assertiveness

Alternative medicine

Informations

Publié par	New Harbinger Publications
Date de parution	01 octobre 2023
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781648481093
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	1 Mo

Informations légales : prix de location à la page 0,0708€. Cette information est donnée uniquement à titre indicatif conformément à la législation en vigueur.

Extrait

Nwaogu

MOVE BEYOND FEARofFAILURE andSELF-DOUBTto EMBRACE YOUR WORTHY, CAPABLE SELF

Ijeoma C. Nwaogu, PhD

“InOvercoming Imposter Anxiety, Ijeoma Nwaogu offers the quintessential guide to overcoming imposter anxiety. She offers a joyful strategy to master the inner critic and become the best version of ourselves with this easy-to-follow guide where she includes charts, case examples, and questions that challenge and realign our perspectives. Nwaogu wrote a road map to walking the walk, confi-dently and calm with your head held high.”

—Kim Lee Hughes, PhD, past president and archivist of the Association of Multicultural Counseling & Development

“Ijeoma Nwaogu diligently introduces the concept of imposter anxiety, a phe-nomenon that impacts people from all walks of life. With relatable examples, reassurance, and honesty, Ijeoma presents the multidimensional elements of imposter anxiety, which goes a long way in dispelling a one-size-fits-all approach to dealing with this phenomenon. Do not expect quick fixes in this book. The tools that Ijeoma provides require honest conversations, deliberate practice, and frequent reflection.”

—Nyasha M. GuramatunhuCooper, PhD, award-winning leadership educator, facilitator, speaker, and founder of Girton Road Leadership Learning and Consulting

“I recommendOvercoming Imposter Anxietybecause without managing impos-ter anxiety, you will have a difficult time setting and achieving goals. This book gives empowerment, tips, and insights to help readers reduce imposter anxiety. The check-ins throughout the book promote thoughtful reflection that will allow readers to reflect and process feelings.”

—Latasha Matthews, licensed professional counselor; “America’s Emotional Wellness Expert;” and CEO and clinical director of Illumination Counseling and Coaching, and Why 2 Live Well

“Ijeoma Nwaogu has included her vast personal and professional experiences to provide readers with practical and very useful strategies for overcoming impos-ter anxiety. This very helpful book is easy to read, and the personal stories made it very relatable. I also found the check-ins throughout the book very helpful. This book is a must-read for anyone dealing with imposter anxiety!”

—Rosell Jenkins, licensed psychologist; author ofCultivating Joy; and owner of Mental Wellness Services, PC

“Ijeoma Nwaogu applies a very personable approach to a common phenomenon experienced by many new and transitioning professionals. She presents a much-needed, refreshing undertaking that dissects the intricacies of imposter anxiety in a manner that is relatable and professional. The book lives up to its title as it is designed to incite internal dialogue and reflection on ways for overcoming imposter anxiety.”

—Anissa Howard, PhD, LPC, LMFT, RPT-S, ACS, NCC, CAADC, assistant professor and program coordinator of clinical mental health counseling at Fort Valley State University

“Some of the most famous people in our time have experienced imposter anxiety at some point in their lives, but without understanding the origins of this feeling.Overcoming Imposter Anxietya deeply authentic narrative with is practical underpinnings of how to recognize, cope, and move beyond imposter anxiety without experiencing shame and guilt. This wonderful read for growth fostering self-actualization proves that self-acceptance is possible.”

—Nathaniel Brown, PhD, lecturer of clinical mental health counseling, and clinical director in the counseling program at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education

“Ijeoma Nwaogu’s work and expertise on conquering imposter anxiety is extremely timely and highly needed in all settings. Imposter anxiety is a topic we have all experienced at some point in our personal and professional lives, and she has done an exceptional job in providing actionable and practical steps to help individuals identify how imposter anxiety impacts their daily lives and ways they can conquer it in order to thrive.”

—Chinasa Elue, PhD, associate professor of educational leadership and higher education at Kennesaw State University

MOVE BEYOND FEARofFAILURE and SELF-DOUBTto EMBRACE YOUR WORTHY, CAPABLE SELF

Ijeoma C. Nwaogu, PhD

New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

Publisher’s Note

This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering psychological, financial, legal, or other pro-fessional services. If expert assistance or counseling is needed, the services of a competent professional should be sought.

NEW HARBINGER PUBLICATIONS is a registered trademark of New Harbinger Publications, Inc.

New Harbinger Publications is an employee-owned company.

Cover design by Sara Christian

Acquired by Georgia Kolias

Edited by Brady Kahn

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data on file

Your worth and capacity cannot be gauged nor can they be limited by any metric, any norm, or anyone’s expectations. You are worthy and capable beyond measure. Your potential is without bounds. Will you give yourself permission to tap into your infinite greatness?

Introduction

Conens

An Experience of Fear and Self-Doubt

Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviors of Imposter Anxiety

Responding to the Inner Disrupter

Recognize the Impact of Oppressive Environments

Affirm Your Awesomeness

Leverage Your Presence

Delight in Your Difference

Check the Ego

Draw Inspiration from Competition

Turn Failures into Opportunities

Connect with Encouraging Supporters

Empower Yourself by Empowering Others

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

Appendix A: Imposter Anxiety Detox

Appendix B: Greater Purpose Clarity Hack

References

101

113

125

138

150

160

172

175

176

180

182

Inroduction

We can do hard things. We can overcome challenging circumstances. We can surmount our fears. I learned this after I was involved in a car crash when I was twenty-two. It was a hit-and-run, to be exact. Someone in a yellow sportscar slammed into the back of my vehicle, then disappeared into the night. Round and round, my car spun three times on the seven-lane expressway. You hear the common saying, “My life flashed before my eyes.” Well, I experienced this firsthand. The positive memories and heartfelt milestones in my life came to mind in just a few seconds, like an old movie reel. That night, I realized how powerful the human brain is. While these rushing recollections flickered through my thoughts, I was ferociously turning my steering wheel. I had no idea if I was going to collide into oncom-ing cars or if I was spiraling toward other vehicles in front of me. I thought, So this is how my life ends. But seconds in, somehow, my car stopped spin-ning. The smoke cleared. And I ended up with my car facing the forward-moving direction. I spotted the yellow sportscar speeding off. The driver entered the nearest exit and fled the scene. No cars were coming, but I needed to get out of the way. So, with haste, I collected myself, watchfully drove off onto the side of the highway, then called for help. The back of my car was demolished. Luckily, I wasn’t severely harmed, but I had to visit my neurologist, and then receive chiropractic treatments multiple times a week for two years. After the weekend of the crash, I had to head back to campus for gradu-ate classes. My mother brought a rental car to the house, so I could use it to return to school. With my mom by my side, I loaded the trunk, then approached the driver side door. I froze. It was as if I’d seen a snake