Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - RD254

<h2>Do you suffer from Imposter Syndrome?</h2> <p>I don’t know if it’s the pandemic, the stress of everything we’ve had to endure over the past year. But lately, I’ve seen more and more designers struggling with Imposter Syndrome. I’ve seen it in the <a href= "https://resourcefuldesigner.com/community">Resourceful Designer Community</a>. In Facebook groups. And just talking with people, I know in the design space.</p> <p class="p1">I don’t know what’s causing so many people in our profession to doubt themselves and their abilities. But if you’re one of them, let me tell you a little secret that may make you feel better. Although everyone feels Imposter Syndrome at one time or another. It’s most often felt by high achievers who have trouble celebrating their success, no matter how large or small. So if you suffer from Imposter Syndrome, there’s a good chance you’re a high achiever. That’s a good thing and something that should make you feel a bit better.</p> <p class="p1">In case you are unfamiliar with the term Imposter Syndrome, it refers to an internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. In other words, you don’t think you’re as good as other people think you are.</p> <blockquote> <h3><strong>Imposter Syndrome</strong></h3> <h4><strong>An internal experience of believing that you are not as competent as others perceive you to be</strong></h4> </blockquote> <p class="p1">I suffer from Imposter Syndrome when it comes to illustrations. If you’re a long-time follower of Resourceful Designer, you’ve heard me on several occasions say that I am not an illustrator. And yet, the truth is, I can draw. I’ve been drawing my whole life. Maybe not regularly; I haven’t honed my skills, but it’s not like I’ve never doodled before with some degree of success. And I’ve had many people over the years tell me I’m good at it. But in my mind, I’m not.</p> <p class="p1">I look at what others like <a href= "https://andrewbartondesign.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Andrew</a> or Ka