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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Research published in the International Journal of Behavioral Science in 2011 suggests that approximately 70 percent of people will experience at least one impostor syndrome episode in their lives. I have shared in articles and podcast interviews that I am a recovering workaholic, a recovering people-pleaser, and a recovering perfectionist.

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I know that is easier said than done because low self esteem may be the roadblock. I found this link to the Rosenberg Self Esteem Scale which has some questions we can ask ourselves to see where we are on the self esteem scale. Now that’s positive self talk. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m. 411 Look Up 411.ca

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When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem.

Laughing all the Way to Work

I thought she had the potential to be a great assistant except for her low self esteem and she would put herself down when she made a mistake. Admin in the Spotlight: Interview with Lynn Holgat. It seems as soon as we tag someone as having an alcohol problem, we dont seem to see anything else about the person, just the problem.

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Social Games People Play

Brilliantly Better

Because helping the other person fulfills some internal desire for recognition and self-esteem. They’re reaching out trying to “help” other people because they didn’t properly addressed their own internal problems. Suppose now you’re the other guy, the one who is asked for help. What do you do? You’re a Rescuer.

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The Power And Price Of Illusions

Brilliantly Better

Our internal memory will fight our intention to break free reminding us that we’ve “always” been comforted and soothed by that specific person. But our internal memory developed this sense of attachment and will fight back every time we’re trying to break the circle. I guess the more popular term for this is co-dependance.

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