How to Battle Imposter Syndrome
Imposter Syndrome, a term used to describe strong and pervasive feelings of self doubt, is a common occurrence in just about every field and career. Software developers might experience it more frequently due to the constant and rapid changes in technology we are faced with. But we are not alone! Doctors, professors, attorneys, actors, authors, and many, many more experience Impostor Syndrome at one time or another.
The key to handling these feelings of self doubt is to recognize that everyone has doubts about their abilities, and that this common feeling can be overcome by understanding that you'll never know everything there is to know about any subject. Studying, practicing, and building cool technology will help you become a better, more confident developer.
Here are some resources to learn more about Imposter Syndrome and how to combat these feelings of self-doubt.
- Imposter Syndrome course
- Slaying the Dragon: Impostor Syndrome on the Treehouse Blog
- You’re not an Impostor on the Treehouse Blog
- Treehouse instructor Craig Dennis in Impostor Syndrome
- The Dev Team Show Episode 3 - Impostor Syndrome