I’m so grateful you posted this my insecurities could eat me alive it’s 4:44 am and I’m letting it happen right now. True vulnerability can be such a beautiful thing and I really watched you step into your power in this video.
Thank you so much Megan. I feel like an imposter frequently and Ive been practicing for 35 years. I feel so much better with your great video. You are one of my favorite Witchy content creators.❤
Thank you for expressing this. I've been struggling lately feel like I make any impact. It's been a long time since I've been validated by someone other than myself, and keeping up the optimism is a struggle.
Megan, I have been following you for like what...a million years? LOL I have learned so much from you and I am very grateful that you are so open and honest about the changes in your practice. Personally it makes me feel better knowing that I am not the only one who's practice changes and evolves. I feel like we all have some degree of imposter syndrome from time to time, even if we aren't content creators. Sometimes I let my altar go for weeks or months and not even light one candle that whole time , that is when I feel most like a fraud. But I do know deep down that its okay and sometimes very necessary to take breaks, change things, let some things go, and learn new things and incorporate them. We are human after all. We have all been taught on some level , at least most of us I think, that we are "not good enough" or that we need to constantly compare ourselves to others to make sure we are "doing things right". Sometimes it is extremely difficult to work through those feelings, they can be so deeply entrenched. Why should anyone listen to you? well, I do because you are honest, I know that you do your research on expert level, and you are excellent at what you do, in my opinion. I just realized it came up as mamanaebird.....its me Renee Tran aka Reen Birch 🥰
It's absolutely a natural thing to go through. Regardless, I hope you're appreciated! Every voice adds to the richness of the magical community, and your soothing chill videos are something I look forward to.
I have definitely BEEN an imposter in some jobs i was assigned that I was totally unqualified for. Unless you're the world's most amazing self-starter, it's bad place. I have gotten in the habit of assuming that being an expert is a lie and myth, that if you aren't always learning, modifying, adjusting, then you are full of sh*t. And we are always all here to learn from each other from the noobest noob to the oldest crone. It helps break the spell of imposter syndrome.
You know, I think you're on to something - I think a "true expert" is one that knows they don't know everything about their field of study/research/etc. Learning is part of life and an ever-growing spiritual path! 👏💖
Thank you for talking openly about this, it surely isn't easy to put that out there on the internet. What has helped me a lot to better deal with my imposter syndrome was the self-help book »The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome« by Dr Jessamy Hibberd, a British psychologist. She not only analyzes where it comes from, but also gives good advice about how to get rid of it.
Honestly, this has been happening with me when coming to school and starting a RUclips channel dedicated to Hades. "What right do I have to be charging so much money when I graduate when what I'm doing is so simple?" "What right do I have to start a RUclips channel and have others listen to me when I feel like I hardly know what I'm doing either?" "What makes me think people would listen to me? Just because they can't find many resources on Hades? What makes you think you'd be a good resource? You procrastinate too much."
You are definitely not alone! 🥰 I have those type of thoughts often. Pushing through it is a struggle, but we can do it! And only push through it if you want lol don't let yourself get burnt out, either.
I know what you mean. I find you incredibly eloquent and was surprised to hear that was even a concern. But in my own experience with imposter syndrome, when i share something about myself that i feel is a failing, people respond as completely dumbfounded, exclaiming that the opposite is true. How is it that we sometimes perceive our strengths and talents as deficent...while our friends are astounded because those are the qualities they admire? I have some theories about the sources of that pain and insecurity for me personally. But i suppose what is more important is pushing, achingly, through it so it has the least impact possible on doing things you have your heart set on.
Oh wow, thank you! I don't know if I've ever been called eloquent before 😅 but I appreciate that! I'm sure trauma, lived experience, and society in general plays a large role in imposter syndrome. It would be an interesting concept to study further.
I think what it is with imposter syndrome is we have this vast on witchy content, so we're looking at other's content and how good it looks but it is ALOT of work to get it, to look like an certain esthetics. The Imposter Syndrome ( or stressing) I have is I'm not putting out three times a week or two times a week of content cause I have a life outside of youtube and I also have my practice, so I'm still finding my balance with my RUclips channel and my life and my practice.
I totally relate to the imposter syndrome with content creation. I'm just now getting back into making one video a week. Even that's difficult sometimes with my "normal" job, homeschooling, and having a life outside of the internet. It can get hard! I try not to put too much pressure on myself because yes, while I would love to make a full-time income from RUclips and my teaching online, I'm okay where I'm at right now. If that's going to happen, it will happen in its own time. I hope you can find your balance soon! It's a constant change and struggle for many of us - you're not alone!
How true is it that people who are impostor don't feel impostor syndrome? 🤣 On a similar topic, the people that I know with the most high-level of self-esteem are the ones that can't never admit to have done a mistake, it's always someone else fault. And then there is me, who thinks the problem is me and I must have done something wrong 😂
I'm hoping that imposters don't get imposter syndrome 😂 otherwise it makes my whole comment invalid lol I've found that it's people with a large ego and lots of arrogance that refuse to admit their mistakes. I would hope that someone with high self-esteem had enough belief in themselves that they could admit they were wrong without taking it personally 😅 I'm like you, though. I always think its a "me" problem! We should probably stop that 😂
Oh no, that's awful! I've had periods like that, too. It can be really invalidating when when all we see from others is the pretty, put-together stuff. I hope you can find a way to revive your practice if that's what you want 💖
@@RoundtheCauldron i definitely do seeing real magical practitioners like yourself who are real and open about struggling has opened my eyes a little I’m going to try and start with magical self care do you have any videos about this at all ? Xx
Hi Stacey! Sorry for the late response - your comment got lost for a while lol I have a few videos about self care and self love. If you do a search on my channel, I'm sure you'll find them!
I’m so grateful you posted this my insecurities could eat me alive it’s 4:44 am and I’m letting it happen right now. True vulnerability can be such a beautiful thing and I really watched you step into your power in this video.
Thank you so much Megan. I feel like an imposter frequently and Ive been practicing for 35 years. I feel so much better with your great video. You are one of my favorite Witchy content creators.❤
Aww, thank you so much! That means so much to me!! 💖🥰 I'm glad my video was able to help you out!
Yup. imposter syndrome is so real! Thankyou for being vulnerable, you're not alone ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you! 💖
Thank you for expressing this. I've been struggling lately feel like I make any impact. It's been a long time since I've been validated by someone other than myself, and keeping up the optimism is a struggle.
You're welcome! 💖 You're definitely not alone. You can do it!
This is me. All the time! You are not alone Megan! Not at all.
Thanks for that! 💖
Megan, I have been following you for like what...a million years? LOL I have learned so much from you and I am very grateful that you are so open and honest about the changes in your practice. Personally it makes me feel better knowing that I am not the only one who's practice changes and evolves. I feel like we all have some degree of imposter syndrome from time to time, even if we aren't content creators. Sometimes I let my altar go for weeks or months and not even light one candle that whole time , that is when I feel most like a fraud. But I do know deep down that its okay and sometimes very necessary to take breaks, change things, let some things go, and learn new things and incorporate them. We are human after all. We have all been taught on some level , at least most of us I think, that we are "not good enough" or that we need to constantly compare ourselves to others to make sure we are "doing things right". Sometimes it is extremely difficult to work through those feelings, they can be so deeply entrenched. Why should anyone listen to you? well, I do because you are honest, I know that you do your research on expert level, and you are excellent at what you do, in my opinion. I just realized it came up as mamanaebird.....its me Renee Tran aka Reen Birch 🥰
Aww, thank you so much, Renee! That means a lot to me 💖
It's absolutely a natural thing to go through. Regardless, I hope you're appreciated! Every voice adds to the richness of the magical community, and your soothing chill videos are something I look forward to.
Thank you for this! 💖 I do know I'm appreciated, and I hope you (and everyone else here, of course) know how much I appreciate you!
I have definitely BEEN an imposter in some jobs i was assigned that I was totally unqualified for. Unless you're the world's most amazing self-starter, it's bad place. I have gotten in the habit of assuming that being an expert is a lie and myth, that if you aren't always learning, modifying, adjusting, then you are full of sh*t. And we are always all here to learn from each other from the noobest noob to the oldest crone. It helps break the spell of imposter syndrome.
You know, I think you're on to something - I think a "true expert" is one that knows they don't know everything about their field of study/research/etc. Learning is part of life and an ever-growing spiritual path! 👏💖
Thank you for talking openly about this, it surely isn't easy to put that out there on the internet.
What has helped me a lot to better deal with my imposter syndrome was the self-help book
»The Imposter Cure: How to stop feeling like a fraud and escape the mind-trap of imposter syndrome« by Dr Jessamy Hibberd, a British psychologist. She not only analyzes where it comes from, but also gives good advice about how to get rid of it.
You're right, definitely not easy! But also it's definitely necessary 💖 Thank you for the book recommendation! I'll add it to my list!
Honestly, this has been happening with me when coming to school and starting a RUclips channel dedicated to Hades. "What right do I have to be charging so much money when I graduate when what I'm doing is so simple?" "What right do I have to start a RUclips channel and have others listen to me when I feel like I hardly know what I'm doing either?" "What makes me think people would listen to me? Just because they can't find many resources on Hades? What makes you think you'd be a good resource? You procrastinate too much."
You are definitely not alone! 🥰 I have those type of thoughts often. Pushing through it is a struggle, but we can do it! And only push through it if you want lol don't let yourself get burnt out, either.
Yeah, I struggle with this too.
Glad to know I'm not alone!
I know this is off topic but I love your lipstick I was wondering what it’s called? It’s super pretty
Umm... that's a good question! 😅 I believe it's the Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream in the color Sao Paolo.
@@RoundtheCauldron thanks Megan 😁🔮
@@livethroughthis3863 You're welcome!
I know what you mean. I find you incredibly eloquent and was surprised to hear that was even a concern. But in my own experience with imposter syndrome, when i share something about myself that i feel is a failing, people respond as completely dumbfounded, exclaiming that the opposite is true. How is it that we sometimes perceive our strengths and talents as deficent...while our friends are astounded because those are the qualities they admire? I have some theories about the sources of that pain and insecurity for me personally. But i suppose what is more important is pushing, achingly, through it so it has the least impact possible on doing things you have your heart set on.
Oh wow, thank you! I don't know if I've ever been called eloquent before 😅 but I appreciate that! I'm sure trauma, lived experience, and society in general plays a large role in imposter syndrome. It would be an interesting concept to study further.
I think what it is with imposter syndrome is we have this vast on witchy content, so we're looking at other's content and how good it looks but it is ALOT of work to get it, to look like an certain esthetics.
The Imposter Syndrome ( or stressing) I have is I'm not putting out three times a week or two times a week of content cause I have a life outside of youtube and I also have my practice, so I'm still finding my balance with my RUclips channel and my life and my practice.
I totally relate to the imposter syndrome with content creation. I'm just now getting back into making one video a week. Even that's difficult sometimes with my "normal" job, homeschooling, and having a life outside of the internet. It can get hard! I try not to put too much pressure on myself because yes, while I would love to make a full-time income from RUclips and my teaching online, I'm okay where I'm at right now. If that's going to happen, it will happen in its own time. I hope you can find your balance soon! It's a constant change and struggle for many of us - you're not alone!
How true is it that people who are impostor don't feel impostor syndrome? 🤣 On a similar topic, the people that I know with the most high-level of self-esteem are the ones that can't never admit to have done a mistake, it's always someone else fault. And then there is me, who thinks the problem is me and I must have done something wrong 😂
I'm hoping that imposters don't get imposter syndrome 😂 otherwise it makes my whole comment invalid lol I've found that it's people with a large ego and lots of arrogance that refuse to admit their mistakes. I would hope that someone with high self-esteem had enough belief in themselves that they could admit they were wrong without taking it personally 😅 I'm like you, though. I always think its a "me" problem! We should probably stop that 😂
Compare to learn, not to criticize.
That's a good phrase to remember, thank you!
I have been having this problem for a few years and stops me from practicing
Oh no, that's awful! I've had periods like that, too. It can be really invalidating when when all we see from others is the pretty, put-together stuff. I hope you can find a way to revive your practice if that's what you want 💖
@@RoundtheCauldron i definitely do seeing real magical practitioners like yourself who are real and open about struggling has opened my eyes a little I’m going to try and start with magical self care do you have any videos about this at all ? Xx
Hi Stacey! Sorry for the late response - your comment got lost for a while lol I have a few videos about self care and self love. If you do a search on my channel, I'm sure you'll find them!
@@RoundtheCauldron thankyou I will do that xx