When You Feel You're Not Good Enough: A Note on Impostor Syndrome

Last week I was riding high, feeling excited and motivated about my projects. This week? Not so much. I started doubting myself as a yoga teacher, with impostor syndrome creeping in.

Here's the thing: I realized these feelings surfaced because I was pushing myself outside my comfort zone. I had just started a new social media strategy for my yoga business. And you know what? I recognized that's actually a good sign! These doubts often appear precisely when we're growing and taking risks.

Instead of fighting these feelings, I chose to sit with them. Yes, they were uncomfortable. I focused on tasks that would make me feel more accomplished – cleaning my apartment, organizing my desk, meal prepping, and going for long walks. These small wins helped ground me.

It became clear that I had two choices: stay comfortable and never grow, or embrace the discomfort that comes with pushing boundaries. I know I don't want to live a life without taking risks, even if that means being a beginner sometimes and dancing with impostor syndrome along the way.

When these feelings arise, mindfulness and awareness become our best tools. Ask yourself:

• Am I feeling this way because I'm taking positive risks?

• Or am I comparing myself to others?

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Even something as simple as scrolling through Instagram can trigger these emotions. But remember: whenever you start doubting yourself and thinking you're not good enough, it's just a temporary experience.

✨YOU ARE ENOUGH!✨ Sometimes, the very presence of these doubts proves you're exactly where you need to be – growing, learning, and evolving.

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Stay open, curious and inspired,

Natalia