How to overcome feelings of ‘not being good enough’ as a Gen Z
Living-(Un) Pain: When Imposter Syndrome is in your head, how do you survive in a world where everyone seems better than you? Today, we will talk about a problem that many people, especially Gen Z teenagers, are facing: Imposter Syndrome, or the feeling that you are not good enough, not as good as others, even though you really have the ability.
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What is Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter Syndrome is the feeling of insecurity about our own abilities, feeling that we are not as good as others. This feeling is like wearing a mask every day, afraid that one day others will find out that we are not as good as they think. We may succeed in our work, get a big project or get a promotion, but instead of being proud, we think, “This is just luck” or “Someone else can do better.” When we see our colleagues or people on social media succeed, we feel like a fake, hiding in a group of talented people, even though in reality we are just as capable as anyone else, but our brain refuses to accept this fact.
Why does Gen Z feel this way?
Comparing oneself to others
Social media constantly shows us other people’s seemingly perfect lives, which makes us overlook the hard work and struggles that others go through.
Trapped in the trap of unreasonably high standards
Today’s society places a high value on success, causing us to set unrealistically high goals and feel like failures when we don’t meet them.
Fear of failure
Fear of being judged by others makes us not dare to try new things.
So how can you overcome Imposter Syndrome?
Accept your own feelings
Denying your feelings will only make the problem worse. Try giving them a name and telling yourself that it’s normal to feel this way.
Compare yourself to yourself
Instead of comparing yourself to others, compare yourself to yourself in the past. You will see your own development and progress.
Celebrate small successes
Don’t forget to praise yourself every time you accomplish something, no matter how small it is.
Ask for advice from people around you
Talking to friends, family, or someone you trust can help you gain different perspectives and receive support.
Learn to forgive yourself
Everyone makes mistakes. Forgiving yourself will help you move forward.
Practice new skills
Learning new things will boost your self-confidence and make you feel valued.