dealing with imposter syndrome as a writer 🖤

in this video, I discuss what it's like dealing with imposter syndrome as a writer, why it's common among writers, and give you some tips and tricks to help you deal with imposter syndrome 🖤 if you're struggling with imposter syndrome, you're not alone! therapy was so helpful for me to understand my imposter syndrome and my internal negative thoughts -- I'm a huge proponent of seeking professional medical and mental health help 💕

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0:00 intro
0:39 disclaimer
0:52 definition of imposter syndrome
2:19 how imposter syndrome can manifest
2:52 my personal experience with imposter syndrome
4:29 what could exacerbate imposter syndrome for writers
5:42 why is imposter syndrome common for writers?
8:14 let me mama bear you and tell you it's all gonna be ok
9:09 tips and tricks to combat imposter syndrome
9:31 tip #1 recognize when imposter syndrome is in the building
11:02 tip #2 focus on the process not on the outcome
12:16 tip #3 create a wins journal or a compliment journal
13:19 tip#4 find your writing community
15:26 final thoughts