In this episode, Karen shares a great conversation with Lesley McShane. She tells her compelling story of how she found her voice. Her podcast, The New Old You, is geared to women over 50 who feel the need to find their voice. She is certainly leading by example in a brilliant way.
Lesley started small with a blog and moved forward to her podcast. After turning 50 and needing an outlet she challenged her self-belief that it was too late to start something. This podcast is for you if you relate to that feeling.
Imposter Syndrome
You may suffer from imposter syndrome - feeling unworthy to do great things.
It sounds like, "Who am I to ___________."
With Imposter Syndrome you are worried about what others will think and you stay in a safe zone. Instead, do something that scares you every day.
Ways to shatter Imposter Syndrome
1. Take care of yourself every day.
Invest the time and effort into your own selfcare. You must love yourself before you can love others.
2. Make a list of your accomplishments and/or wins.
You are more qualified than you think. Ask those closest to you what they feel your abilities are. Keep a list of experiences which qualify you to do what you want to do.
3. Disrupt the negative train of thought.
Every day your repeat 80% of your thoughts. If they are negative you will be repeating them every day. When a negative thought pops into your head - put up the stop sign.
Dealing with negative thoughts
Be aware of negative thoughts.
Stop the course of the thought by asking, "Am I being kind to myself?
Rewrite the thought into a positive one and repeat it until it makes up 80% of your thoughts.
Takeaways:
It's never too late to start something new.
Take the first step to do what "only you can do."
It is a lie that you are not qualified to reach your dreams.
Don't think too much about it - just take steps forward.
Consider that you're doing great when you are putting all your energy into what only you can do.
You can experience dark times when your life plan didn't turn out like you thought it would.
Your hopelessness can come from lack of self-care.
Stop worrying about what others think.
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