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In some cases, "while positive affirmations can be a helpful tool, they are often ineffective and can even backfire when dealing with imposter syndrome. This is because imposter syndrome is rooted in deep-seated negative beliefs and feelings of inadequacy, and simply repeating positive statements that contradict these beliefs can feel disingenuous and trigger further self-doubt."<ref>
In some cases, "while positive affirmations can be a helpful tool, they are often ineffective and can even backfire when dealing with imposter syndrome. This is because imposter syndrome is rooted in deep-seated negative beliefs and feelings of inadequacy, and simply repeating positive statements that contradict these beliefs can feel disingenuous and trigger further self-doubt."<ref>
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*[https://www.google.com/search?q=positive+affirmations+don%27t+work+with+imposter+syndrome&oq=positive+affirmations+don%27t+work+with+imposter+syndrome&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEJMjEyMzhqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Positive affirmation don't work with imposter syndrome]
*[https://www.google.com/search?q=why+positive+affirmations+may+not+work+with+imposter+syndrome&oq=why+positive+affirmations+may+not+work+with+imposter+syndrome&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEJMjQ3NDJqMGoxqAIIsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Why positive affirmations may not work with imposter syndrome]</ref>
*[https://www.google.com/search?q=why+positive+affirmations+may+not+work+with+imposter+syndrome&oq=why+positive+affirmations+may+not+work+with+imposter+syndrome&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEJMjQ3NDJqMGoxqAIIsAIB&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Why positive affirmations may not work with imposter syndrome]</ref> In order to combat this, have positive self-talk be believable and track improvements in thoughts and behaviors.
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