I am finally done with making the recommended changes to the ICC website. It was a lot of work, but when you accomplish something of that magnitude, it feels pretty good. It feels good when you accomplish anything, especially when it is a task you have never done before and doubted your abilities. I must admit that it is something I have struggled with my entire adult life. I do not want to delve too deep into my past or psyche, but I suspect I have long suffered from impostor syndrome. That is an individual who believes that he or she is not good at what they do despite evidence to the contrary (American Bar Association, 2018).
I realize it is a bit of a risky move to divulge such information about myself in a professional website portfolio. Why do I do it then? Because I feel the need to acknowledge this is an issue I have had to deal with while demonstrating that I am working through it with the actions I have taken: pursuing an MBA and doing this mentorship. I got to this point because of my abilities and not despite them. Of course, I am incredibly fortunate to have come across people who are there to push me through adversity. Having that support system and a mentor are both critical to handling the feeling of impostorism (American Bar Association, 2018). Let’s face it, nobody is perfect. How you resolve those issues is what sets you apart from others, and I am determined to learn from my mistakes and move forward in accordance.
Reference
American Bar Association. (2018, October). Imposter syndrome? Eight tactics to combat the anxiety. Retrieved from https://www.americanbar.org/news/abanews/publications/youraba/2018/october-2018/tell-yourself-_yet–and-other-tips-for-overcoming-impostor-syndr/