Dose of Dignity: Dignity and the Imposter

The Dignity Lab

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In this episode of the Dignity Lab, Jennifer explores the imposter phenomenon, a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their skills and fear being exposed as frauds. She discusses its origins, consequences, and offers strategies to overcome these feelings, emphasizing the importance of belonging, intellectual humility, radical acceptance, and recognizing one's whole self beyond accomplishments.

Takeaways

• The imposter phenomenon affects up to 80% of people.
• It is a cognitive distortion rather than a mental health issue.
• The phenomenon can lead to anxiety, depression, and burnout.
• Belonging practices are crucial to overcoming imposter feelings.
• Intellectual humility involves recognizing our knowledge limitations.
• Radical acceptance means embracing ourselves as we are.
• We should not define ourselves solely by our work or status.
• Positive feedback can feel like proof of deception.
• We can combat imposter feelings by fostering community and support.
• Recognizing our whole selves can help mitigate feelings of fraud.

Exploring what it means to live and lead with dignity at work, in our families, in our communities, and in the world. What is dignity? How can we honor the dignity of others? And how can we repair and reclaim our dignity after harm? Tune in to hear stories about violations of dignity and ways in which we heal, forgive, and make choices about how we show up in a chaotic and fractured world. Hosted by physician and coach Jennifer Griggs.
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