The article draws parallels between the growth of seeds in varying soils and human development influenced by family and culture. It emphasizes that positive affirming messages help cultivate confidence, whereas criticism and external challenges, like trauma and societal expectations, inhibit personal growth and foster self-doubt. Imposter syndrome emerges from these negative influences, making individuals feel disconnected and fraudulent. The piece suggests that to overcome such feelings, deeper introspection into underlying messages received throughout life is necessary rather than merely relying on safe spaces for comfort.
What will people think?" brings the pressures of societal expectations to bear, making the journey to authenticity and self-acceptance quite challenging for many.
The imposter syndrome is deeply rooted in the external messages we receive and the environments we find ourselves in from a young age.
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