Imposter syndrome can sod off, or ways I am awesome.

[tinyjo]

I'm not even going to cut this because I have every right to say it. Inspired by this post on imposter syndrome and false modesty.

• I have a first class degree in Mathematical Science from Oxford University. Which I earned by being very very smart.
• I taught myself to code and to write websites and do CSS and actually, I'm very good at it. I have a good eye for design, I write neat, clean code and tidy, well structured databases.
• In my free time, I run a Brownie pack and a Guide company. It's tiring, but it's totally worth it.
• I'm taking OU courses in my free time because, hey, smart, and I love learning stuff. I got a distinction in my history course, which was effectively half of a second year of a history degree, totally based on free time study.
• I'm a good singer. Depending on how in shape my voice is, sometimes I'm a *really* good singer.
• I'm a good leader. I can cut through to the essentials of what needs to be done and let the other stuff go. I can organise people without making them feel like I'm taking over. I've lead teams and run meetings that I wasn't in charge of subtly enough that no-one noticed or minded.
• I'm a good teacher. I gave up a lot to do it, both financially and in terms of time, but it's totally paid off. I'm starting out good and I'm getting better.
• I'm a good cook. I love doing it and even my regular every day stuff tastes good and is healthy.
• I'm good at tae kwon do. I'm obviously not a black belt yet, but I'm making really good progress for a student at my level and I know that I can pursue the sport all the way. And I'm also proud just that I tried it - I'm not naturally hugely into physical activity but the idea attracted me, I went for it and I was right - I did like it.

Comments

[lady-angelina.livejournal.com]

This is an awesome idea! Especially since many of us are our own worst critics and it's hard to remember that there are things we're actually good (if not necessarily exceptional) at. This would make a great meme, and I might think of converting it into one. Permission to do so (with credit to you and to D)?

[tinyjo.livejournal.com]

Please feel free! I know there's plenty of awesome out there :)