Imposter Syndrome

Have you ever had feelings of inadequacy when you've been blessed with an amazing opportunity? That feeling is called the Imposter Syndrome, the Harvard Business Review defines this as “a collection of feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evident success. 'Imposters' suffer from chronic self-doubt and a sense of intellectual fraudulence that override any feelings of success or external proof of their competence”.

This past summer, I interned with a phenomenal organization in Washington, DC, focused on addressing current issues within our education system. This internship was one of great importance to me because I’ve always dreamed of working in that particular field. However, once I started that internship, I started to experience pressing feelings of doubt and inadequacy. The office was made of well-educated ivy league trained women with a wealth of knowledge. I come from a small town outside of Florence SC called Effingham South Carolina, so I felt as if I wasn't good enough to be in that space with those women.

As time passed on, I learned to not allow the doubt to fill my mind. I was in that space for a reason and God blessed me to have that opportunity, “For Such A Time As This”. When God blesses you with opportunities that seem out of your range, take it. God is blessing you with these opportunities for a reason, He wants to show His light in you. God wants to show that you are His child and that every good thing that happened, comes from Him.

Next time you start to experience feelings of doubt, look to the Lord and ask Him to fill you with confidence, peace and drive to push forward.