{"id":1737,"date":"2022-02-23T18:06:51","date_gmt":"2022-02-23T19:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/?p=1737"},"modified":"2022-04-02T05:56:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-02T05:56:41","slug":"5-strategies-for-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-to-get-in-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/everything-else\/5-strategies-for-overcoming-imposter-syndrome-to-get-in-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (to Get in Shape)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3863994 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/among-us.png\" alt=\"A character from Among Us, who probably deals with imposter syndrome.\" width=\"805\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/among-us.png 1272w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/among-us-300x127-1.png 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/among-us-713x301-1.png 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/among-us-768x324-1.png 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/among-us-610x258-1.png 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/among-us-600x253-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Maybe you\u2019ve felt this way: it\u2019s only a matter of time before someone bursts through the door shouting \u201cfake!\u201d\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, they\u2019ll have you hauled off to jail as a fraud&#8230;or ejected into space as an imposter:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3863998 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/among-us.gif\" alt=\"A gif from Among Us, where the goal is to deal with imposters.\" width=\"418\" height=\"235\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, feeling like a phony is a real thing and we\u2019ve found it to be fairly common amongst our coaching clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Luckily, we\u2019ve learned a few strategies for overcoming \u201cimposter syndrome,\u201d especially on how it relates to fitness. Today, we\u2019ll share our tips and tricks with you too.<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/coaching-overview-page\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t<button class=\"cta-button red\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tWe assign fun missions to our coaching clients to help them level up their mindset! Click here to learn more.\t\t<\/button><br \/>\n\t<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Here\u2019s what we\u2019ll cover today<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Imposter Syndrome?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 1: The Perfectionist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 2: The Superwoman\/Superman<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#4\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 3: The Natural Genius<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 4: The Soloist<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#6\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 5: The Expert<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Rid of Imposter Syndrome (Next Steps)<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s jump right in!<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is Imposter Syndrome?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span id=\"more-3863985\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to beat imposter syndrome (and gain more confidence)\" width=\"950\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PtaEFKxQvvc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<p><b>Imposter syndrome exists when a person doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments, despite external evidence of their competence.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><em>(As I explain in my video above!)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who suffer from imposter syndrome feel as though they do not deserve all that they have achieved, and instead incorrectly attribute their success to a combination of luck and deceit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is also generally a persistent fear of being seen as a &#8220;fraud,&#8221; that someone, somewhere, will uncover them for what they truly are.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3864004 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/spongbob-imposters.gif\" alt=\"A gif of Mr Krabs yelling imposter at Spongebob.\" width=\"404\" height=\"303\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s imposter syndrome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve ever felt like you don\u2019t deserve your job or accomplishments, you\u2019re not alone. It\u2019s been estimated that 70% of the general population (evenly split between men and women) have felt the effects of imposter syndrome at some point.<a class=\"fn-ref-mark\" href=\"#footnote-1\" id=\"refmark-1\"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Valerie Young, an expert on imposter syndrome, states:<a class=\"fn-ref-mark\" href=\"#footnote-2\" id=\"refmark-2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Impostor syndrome goes beyond a mere lack of confidence. People who feel like impostors hold themselves to an unrealistic and unsustainable standard of competence. Falling short of this standard then evokes shame.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeah, not good.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3864005 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cone-shame.gif\" alt=\"A gif of the Up dog saying &quot;I do not like the cone of shame.&quot;\" width=\"440\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do we get like this?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Well, it differs depending on the person, but there are some similarities to be found.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Young identifies five common characteristics of people who generally feel like a phony, despite the evidence to the contrary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The five types of imposters are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Perfectionist<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Superwoman\/Superman<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Natural Genius<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Soloist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Expert<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019ll be important for us to understand each of these, so we can determine some tools and strategies for overcoming them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So let\u2019s tackle each of these five types of self-diagnosed \u201cimposters\u201d and how it can relate to your fitness journey.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"2\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 1: The Perfectionist<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3864006 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass.jpg\" alt=\"A pic of a man cutting grass, who might feel like an imposter if he doesn&#039;t.\" width=\"799\" height=\"419\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass.jpg 2508w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass-300x158-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass-713x374-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass-768x403-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass-1536x807-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass-2048x1075-1.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass-610x320-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/cutting-grass-600x315-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What\u2019s going on with the Perfectionist?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Perfectionist feels like the work they do must be 100% perfect, 100% of the time<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They set insanely high goals for themselves, which often prove unattainable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even when the Perfectionist HAS clearly succeeded at a task, they often feel that they should have done better. Then self-doubt creeps in.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some pros and cons here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the one hand, it\u2019s good to have high goals. This shows a lot of internal motivation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if the goals are so high that they mentally cripple you, then they\u2019re not serving you well.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>How\u2019s this related to fitness?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Perfectionist will often have an \u201call or nothing\u201d approach. If they can\u2019t get an hour workout in, then they\u2019re not going to even bother with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3864195\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/bart-tried.gif\" alt=\"Bart with a cake that says &quot;You Tried&quot;\" width=\"384\" height=\"288\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This isn\u2019t good, because the \u201cperfect\u201d time to workout rarely happens.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What to do instead?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your expectations around fitness.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yeah, an hour workout would be great. But even just a five-minute workout is better than \u201cno workout.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>As Theodore Roosevelt put it:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With that in mind, here\u2019s a simple 5-minute routine you can do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Minute #1:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 seconds of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/proper-push-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">push-ups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 10 seconds of rest, 20 seconds of push-ups, 10 seconds of rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Minute #2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 seconds of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/strength-training-101-how-to-squat-properly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">squats<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 10 seconds of rest, 20 seconds of squats, 10 seconds of rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Minute #3:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Plank for as long as you can, then rest until the end of the minute.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Minute #4:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 20 seconds of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/how-to-do-a-lunge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lunges<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 10 seconds of rest, 20 seconds of lunges, 10 seconds of rest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Minute #5: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 seconds of push-ups, 10 seconds of rest, 20 seconds of push-ups, 10 seconds of rest. (unless you have access to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/pull-up-alternatives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pull-up bar or alternative<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/do-a-pull-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do pull-ups<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If that seems too easy, you can also look into doing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/tabata-the-most-efficient-4-minutes-of-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tabata Workout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will have you doing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/3-hiit-workouts-for-beginners-how-to-start-interval-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-Intensity Interval Training<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in just a few minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important thing here is to embrace \u201cgood enough.\u201d<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"3\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 2: The Superwoman\/Superman<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3864008 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of Superman, who is an imposter, depending on how you look at it.\" width=\"799\" height=\"799\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman-300x300-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman-600x600-1.jpg 600w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman-150x150-1.jpg 150w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman-768x768-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman-1536x1536-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman-610x610-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/superman-100x100-1.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What\u2019s going on with the Superwoman\/Superman?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Superwoman\/Superman feels like they should excel in every role they take<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great spouse? Check.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother\/Father of the year? You bet!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazing colleague? Guess who\u2019s clocking in overtime!<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Superwoman\/Superman is addicted to this validation, thus they are externally motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, we have some pros and cons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the one hand, it\u2019s great they want to contribute to the team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, if there\u2019s no one around to praise them, things might not get done.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>How\u2019s this related to fitness?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Superwoman\/Superman often needs an outside event to prepare for, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/couch-to-5k-crucial-things-to-know-before-you-start-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like a 5K<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or maybe they want to get in shape for a wedding or a reunion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3864199\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/you-fine-gif.gif\" alt=\"The guys from Scrubs eyeing someone\" width=\"391\" height=\"294\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without such an event, they might not feel validated enough to get to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What to do instead?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">External motivation is a great kickstart, but look to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/motivation-youre-doing-it-wrong\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">build internal motivation<\/a> by doing something even if no one else knows about it. Do the task for its own sake.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To build internal motivation, ask yourself: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how do you feel <\/span><\/i><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><\/i><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">during<\/span><\/i><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after<\/span><\/i><\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a workout?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By constantly reminding yourself of the positive feelings, you can help build internal motivation. This strategy can help wean you away from exclusively being driven by external forces.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"4\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 3: The Natural Genius<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3864010 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/einstein.jpg\" alt=\"A mural of Einstein, who probably felt like a fraud from time to time.\" width=\"799\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/einstein.jpg 1919w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/einstein-300x169-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/einstein-713x401-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/einstein-768x432-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/einstein-1536x864-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/einstein-610x343-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/einstein-600x337-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 799px) 100vw, 799px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What\u2019s going on with the Natural Genius?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Natural Genius feels that everything in life should come easy to them<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. They judge their competence based on the ease and speed of their efforts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it takes them a long time to master a task, they just assume they suck. Then they start to feel shame.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some pros and cons of the Natural Genius:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the one hand, it\u2019s awesome to have a lot of success in various aspects of life. There\u2019s nothing to feel guilty about!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, this feeling of shame might stop you from growing in new areas.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>How\u2019s this related to fitness?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Natural Genius isn\u2019t instantly good at something, they push it aside:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I can\u2019t bend like that, so I\u2019m throwing away the yoga mat.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I never catch anything, so I\u2019m quitting Ultimate Frisbee.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone is faster than me, so I\u2019m not showing up to the 5K.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>What to do instead?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, being bad at something is the first step to being ok at something.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3864012 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/jake-sucking.jpg\" alt=\"Jake saying &quot;Sucking at something is the first step towards being sorta good at something.&quot;\" width=\"465\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/jake-sucking.jpg 1080w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/jake-sucking-300x223-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/jake-sucking-713x529-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/jake-sucking-768x570-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/jake-sucking-610x452-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/jake-sucking-600x445-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help here, look for evidence of something else in your life that was hard &#8211; but you pushed through and accomplished it anyway.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be something big, like graduating from college, or small, like building a birdhouse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The important thing to ask: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How did you feel after that?<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, understand that the work is necessary. You\u2019re never going to be good at EVERYTHING. Instead, enjoy the process and the learning curve ahead!<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"5\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 4: The Soloist<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3864014\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin.jpg\" alt=\"A pic of a violinist, who&#039;d feel like an imposter if she had teammates.\" width=\"803\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin.jpg 2536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin-300x155-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin-713x368-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin-768x397-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin-1536x793-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin-2048x1058-1.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin-610x315-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/violin-600x310-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 803px) 100vw, 803px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What\u2019s going on with the Soloist?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Soloist believes they have to do everything themselves<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If anyone ever gives them any assistance, it\u2019s a fail, because now they can\u2019t take any credit for the success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if the Soloist finds themselves in trouble, they won\u2019t reach out, preferring to struggle alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ll often hear the Soloist say things like \u201cI don\u2019t need anyone\u2019s help.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like all our \u201cimposters,\u201d there are some pros and cons here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the one hand, it\u2019s great to want to be self-sufficient<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, this may cause unnecessary stress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>How\u2019s this related to fitness?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the Soloist runs into any health or fitness struggle, they often shut down communication around the topic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ironically, we see this from time to time in our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/coaching-overview-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-on-1 Online Coaching Program<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A client will be doing great, kicking-ass with their workouts and nutrition, and they\u2019ll communicate daily with their coach. But the second they run into any snags, they disappear, almost as if&#8230;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3864018 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/ghost-gif.gif\" alt=\"A gif of a &quot;ghost,&quot; which can happen sometimes in those with imposter syndrome.\" width=\"351\" height=\"263\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What to do instead?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognize when you feel like going into \u201chermit mode\u201d and proactively reach out to others!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Truth be told, the best time to do this is actually <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you run into trouble.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look, things will come up:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work will turn insane.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tire will go flat.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your kid will get sick.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best things you can do when struggling (in fitness or anywhere) is to reach out to someone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One, they might have some advice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two, even just an open ear can be helpful when things aren\u2019t so good.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why we actually encourage everyone who joins <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/prime-overview-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nerd Fitness Prime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reach out to our private Facebook or Discord group. Everyone in there is on a similar journey, so when things go bad, the community can relate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Someone there might even know what to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/at-home-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nerd Fitness Rebellion<\/a>, work, or some other group, finding an \u201caccountabuddy\u201d can be really helpful when trying to get in shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look around and if you see somebody who\u2019s also on a similar path, say \u201cHey, let\u2019s do this together!!!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/coaching-overview-page\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t<button class=\"cta-button red\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tYou don&#8217;t have to do this alone. Learn more here.\t\t<\/button><br \/>\n\t<\/a><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part 5: The Expert<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3864021 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of the Matrix, where everyone suffers from imposter syndrome if you think about it.\" width=\"801\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix.jpg 2508w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix-300x200-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix-713x475-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix-768x512-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix-1536x1024-1.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix-2048x1365-1.jpg 2048w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix-610x407-1.jpg 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/the-matrix-600x400-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What\u2019s going on with the Expert?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Expert defines themselves by what or how much they know<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believing they\u2019ll look foolish if they don\u2019t know something, they\u2019ll seek out more information. And more. The Expert endlessly researches a topic, always needing to absorb more.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, somewhat ironically, the Expert does not view themselves as an \u201cexpert,\u201d instead they choose to remind themselves of their ignorance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, there are strengths and weaknesses here:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the one hand, being curious is awesome.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, constantly searching for more information can be a form of procrastination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or as Morpheus teaches Neo:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-3864024 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/morpheus-quote.png\" alt=\"Morpheus saying &quot;there is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.&quot;\" width=\"518\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/morpheus-quote.png 1018w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/morpheus-quote-300x150-1.png 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/morpheus-quote-713x356-1.png 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/morpheus-quote-768x383-1.png 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/morpheus-quote-610x304-1.png 610w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/morpheus-quote-600x299-1.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><i>How\u2019s this related to fitness?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We actually have a term for this around Nerd Fitness: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/underpants-gnomes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underpants Collector<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s from a South Park episode, where the Underpants Gnomes steal people\u2019s underwear to gain \u201cprofit.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The trouble is, they don\u2019t know what to actually <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with all the underwear they\u2019ve thieved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3864025 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/underpants-gnome.gif\" alt=\"A gif of the Underpants Gnomes outlining their business plan for &quot;profit&quot;\" width=\"477\" height=\"364\" \/><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes somewhat more sense if you <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/southpark.cc.com\/video-clips\/g55kxx\/south-park-the-underpants-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">watch the episode<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Somewhat.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The morale of our South Park tangent: be careful of gathering a bunch of information and then not doing anything with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trying and failing and learning from previous mistakes is more valuable than spending additional time researching, then not attempting anything.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>What to do instead?<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s another term we throw around Nerd Fitness: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/the-20-second-challenge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use 20 Seconds of Courage<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Rebel One explains it all in this video:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/G6Gap9WCSYU?feature=share\">https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/G6Gap9WCSYU<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s tough, but if you can suck it up and pull the trigger to act, the momentum from that initial decision will propel you forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it\u2019s scary to act and less scary to read more. But acting is what will truly make you an expert.<\/span><br \/>\n<a name=\"7\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Getting Rid of Imposter Syndrome (Next Steps)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3802157 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resistance-band-sunset.jpg\" alt=\"A very pretty scene.\" width=\"907\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resistance-band-sunset.jpg 907w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resistance-band-sunset-300x110-1.jpg 300w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resistance-band-sunset-713x261-1.jpg 713w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resistance-band-sunset-768x281-1.jpg 768w, http:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resistance-band-sunset-600x220-1.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 907px) 100vw, 907px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Perhaps you\u2019ve seen yourself in one of these \u201cimposter\u201d subgroups.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It could be in your fitness and non-fitness related words and actions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we covered, each \u201cimposter\u201d comes with certain strengths. But there are also weaknesses<\/span><b>.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself feeling like a fraud, try one of the strategies we covered today:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reevaluate your expectations around \u201cperfect.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Search for internal motivation around the work you need to do.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that it\u2019s okay to \u201csuck\u201d at things now and then.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you run into trouble, it\u2019s okay to reach out for help.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask yourself if you really need to read another internet article, or is it time to act.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>If you need help acting, I have three next steps for you.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Next Step #1) Our <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/coaching-overview-page\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>Online Coaching Program<\/b><\/a><b>: if you find yourself struggling as the Soloist, maybe it\u2019s time to ask for help.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can schedule a free call with our team so we can get to know you and see if our coaching program is right for you. Just click on the image below for more details:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/coaching-overview-page\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n\t\t<button class=\"cta-button red\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tOur coaching program changes lives. 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Young is doing good things in the world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">###<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photo source: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/illustrations\/chair-window-room-interior-drawing-5659719\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean Room<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Andriy Popov \u00a9 123RF.com, Maxim Maksutov \u00a9 123RF.com, bennymarty \u00a9 123RF.com, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallpaperflare.com\/exercising-with-jump-rope-in-the-sunset-jumping-rope-woman-wallpaper-aaoif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sunset<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brainyquote.com\/quotes\/theodore_roosevelt_100965\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roosevelt quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"footnote-list\" style=\"display:none;\"><span id=\"fn-heading\">Footnotes<\/span> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;( returns to text)<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"footnote-1\" class=\"fn-text\">Read, \u201cThe Impostor Phenomenon.\u201d Source, <a href=\"https:\/\/so06.tci-thaijo.org\/index.php\/IJBS\/article\/view\/521\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Journal of Behavioral Sciences<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<a href=\"#refmark-1\"><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"footnote-2\" class=\"fn-text\">You can read Young\u2019s great <a href=\"https:\/\/impostorsyndrome.com\/5-types-of-impostors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">article on the subject right here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<a href=\"#refmark-2\"><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\/blog\/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-to-get-in-shape\/\">5 Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (to Get in Shape)<\/a> first appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdfitness.com\">Nerd Fitness<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe you\u2019ve felt this way: it\u2019s only a matter of time before someone bursts through the door shouting \u201cfake!\u201d\u00a0 Then, they\u2019ll have you hauled off to jail as a fraud\u2026or ejected into space as an imposter: Well, feeling like a phony is a real thing and we\u2019ve found it to be fairly common amongst our [\u2026]<br \/>\nThe post 5 Strategies for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (to Get in Shape) first appeared on Nerd Fitness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1739,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":""},"categories":[20,1,21,22,19],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1737"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1737"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1809,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1737\/revisions\/1809"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1739"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bestratefinders.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}