Although we may think it helps us iron things out, tidy things up, and tie everything up with a bow, it’s probably doing us more harm than good.

Despite our unique experiences and accomplishments, we nurture these overwhelming feelings that blossom into the phenomenon that is Imposter Syndrome.

We’ve talked a lot about therapy in the past, from how we define it, to how to get the most out of it, to how we compare it to a gym for your mind! Clearly, we’re advocates for it and it’s no secret as to why! This time around, we want to draw attention to four common things people learn in therapy...

From an early age, we take in what we see, file it away, and repurpose it in one way or another. As we get older, we continue to gather information from others and decide what to do with it.

When disliking mistakes and all that comes with it perpetuates this idea that we shouldn’t make mistakes, we’re not doing ourselves any favors. Because the reality is, we will make mistakes (and then we’ll make some more!). So, how can we get used to the idea and get to this point of welcoming them?