Imposter Syndrome Affirmations

The phrase imposter syndrome gets tossed around a lot, especially in academic circles. Imposter syndrome is a common issue academics face. The feelings of angst and inadequacy are real, and I have experienced it in some form for years, particularly when I know my worth, yet the people around me refuse to acknowledge it.

Some days when I am going through situations, I pause to pray. (Most recently, I have started to use a free transcription service to record my voice as I write thoughts.) I decided to pray out loud so I have a written copy of my prayer and can revisit it when imposter syndrome tries to overtake me.

I have written affirmations based on one of my prayers. I hope you will find comfort in these words.

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I am more than enough.

I possess the knowledge, skills, and talent to do everything I’ve been called to do.

I am free and confident in who I am meant to be.

Words that have been spoken against me have no power over me.

I internalize words that build me up.

I am destined to be everything that I’m called to be.

My purpose is assured.

Everything that is for me comes to me.

Nothing that tries to hinder me will succeed.

I attract peace, joy, happiness, temperance, and steadfastness.

I repel anxiety, nervousness, instability, and mental angst.

I say something positive about myself daily.

I live a life of purpose.

No matter what a circumstance or situation looks like, I am an overcomer.

I receive negative feedback constructively.

I repel words that attack my credibility and my ability to succeed.

My mistakes are temporary.

I learn new information as needed.

I seek knowledge that helps me to learn everything that I need to be better.

I am genuine. I am real. I am victorious. I am a winner.

I overcome every obstacle that is placed before me.

Every day is a day of success. Success is upon me. I wear it like a cloak.

People are drawn to me because of my confidence.

People are drawn to me because I have the answers they need to be successful.

I have no need to fear that I do not know enough.