Comments on: Do you have impostor syndrome?

By: Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor

Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 15:12:46 +0000

Hi Cate, lots of clever, high-achieving people have it. I can tell by the fact that your comment is very articulate that you count amongst that number. Keep on keeping on, you’re much more worthy than you could possibly know xxx

By: Cate

Cate — Fri, 27 Jun 2014 12:55:46 +0000

Oh dear, I answered yes to every single one of those questions! I always have the fear of being found out that actually I haven’t got a clue what I’m talking about. I know it holds me back and stops me from writing about things I really want to write about. Not terribly helpful when you write for blogs and are trying to write a book. Glad to know that it is quite common though and that it actually has a name!
I will definitely try your tip of writing down my achievements. I’ve heard it’s a good thing to do at New Year too, so you celebrate what you’ve done over the past year rather than making resolutions that you’ll never keep.

By: Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor

Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 07:46:45 +0000

Thanks for the lovely comment, Shelley! Comparison is the theif of joy, although it’s an almost impossible habit to break. If you’re too busy to be comparing yourself then you’re definitely doing something right! xxx

By: Shelley Richmond

Shelley Richmond — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 11:03:40 +0000

I permanently feel like this, although I’m new to my chosen career I constantly look at other photographers and try to work out how long it’s taken them to get to where they are now and how far, comparatively, along on that scale I am. I constantly feel like everyone is better than me/ their work is better/ they have better equipment etc etc. The stupid thing is I’m so busy that I really don’t have time to be doing this but I just can’t help it. Nice to hear that it seems most people feel this way… thanks for always writing such inspiring & honest posts x