Understanding and Reframing Imposter Syndrome Many people experience a sense of not truly belonging at some point in their lives. They feel as though their achievements exceed their genuine abilities and fear being exposed as a fraud! This internal dialogue often strikes hardest in professional settings—during meetings, promotions, or high-stakes projects—where the pressure to appear…
Everyone should have a mantra in life. The word mantra originates from Sanskrit, meaning a “sacred message or text, charm, spell, or counsel.” In many traditions, a mantra is used to focus the mind and connect to a deeper sense of belief and peace. As a psychologist, I like to keep things simple and always…