From the course: Coping with Impostor Syndrome to Build Career Confidence
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Unapologetically celebrate your success
From the course: Coping with Impostor Syndrome to Build Career Confidence
Unapologetically celebrate your success
- Do you ever find yourself feeling uncomfortable when receiving a compliment? This is a culturally ingrained idea around humility that can actually be quite harmful, especially for women and girls who are taught the importance of modesty from a young age. As it turns out, learning to accept accolades with grace is part of building your professional brand and just getting credit where credit is due. So let's talk about how to change our behavior on this. The next time you receive a compliment practice simply replying with "thank you." You'd be surprised how powerful that alone can be. Similarly, I want you to take stock of all of your efforts, not just your ultimate achievements. So if you've just landed a dream job after a year of searching, reflect on all the hard work you put in along the way and celebrate those small wins. It's cliche, but it's true. It's about the journey, not just the destination. You might also…
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