I feel this with the growth of Substack! I joined two years ago and it felt like a quiet place with no pressure, and now I definitely feel the comparison game pop into my head occasionally.
Also, I love your content! I don’t always find it helpful to only seek out tips and advice from folks who might have a traditionally expert opinion in a subject. NYFW doesn’t vibe with my style, I don’t have a ton of money to furnish my house like someone who may live in NYC and get brand partnerships. So I love connecting with folks who are doing it in a way that feels relatable to me and my lifestyle. I find that more inspiring!
Thanks for being brave enough to share that, Sarah. I love your story and you’re right our stories are our superpowers. I’ll remember that the next time I have a fresh wave of imposter syndrome coming at me. It’s hard to shake it off, isn’t it?
Thanks, Debbie. I definitely don't feel brave... More like I hit publish with my eyes closed and then immediately fled the internet 🤣. It's definitely hard to shake off; hoping the vampire is fluttering its wings to fly away real soon.
I think with imposter syndrome, you have to move away from the comparison and remind yourself that people who are reading your content are here because of you! They enjoy your tone of voice, your tips and tricks, your personal updates. It's about creating connection with individuals and we're all multi-faceted, unique people who each bring something different to similar topics. Love the vulnerability you have brought to this post, it reminds us all we're just human xx
I feel this with the growth of Substack! I joined two years ago and it felt like a quiet place with no pressure, and now I definitely feel the comparison game pop into my head occasionally.
Also, I love your content! I don’t always find it helpful to only seek out tips and advice from folks who might have a traditionally expert opinion in a subject. NYFW doesn’t vibe with my style, I don’t have a ton of money to furnish my house like someone who may live in NYC and get brand partnerships. So I love connecting with folks who are doing it in a way that feels relatable to me and my lifestyle. I find that more inspiring!
Thank you so much, Michelle. I needed to hear all of this! How are you combating the comparison trap??
Thanks for being brave enough to share that, Sarah. I love your story and you’re right our stories are our superpowers. I’ll remember that the next time I have a fresh wave of imposter syndrome coming at me. It’s hard to shake it off, isn’t it?
Thanks, Debbie. I definitely don't feel brave... More like I hit publish with my eyes closed and then immediately fled the internet 🤣. It's definitely hard to shake off; hoping the vampire is fluttering its wings to fly away real soon.
I think with imposter syndrome, you have to move away from the comparison and remind yourself that people who are reading your content are here because of you! They enjoy your tone of voice, your tips and tricks, your personal updates. It's about creating connection with individuals and we're all multi-faceted, unique people who each bring something different to similar topics. Love the vulnerability you have brought to this post, it reminds us all we're just human xx