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You’re putting your happiness on hold

As we wrap up season 7 of Thriving Leader, let's delve into the common pitfalls we all face. Whether it's the sunk cost fallacy, age-norm expectations, or succumbing to social pressures, understanding and overcoming these barriers is key to unlocking your true potential. Let's embark on this journey together.

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False comparisons

This blog explores the impact of reality TV on our self-perception, highlighting how it fuels Imposter Syndrome and self-sabotage. Through a story of two women in tech, it shows how comparisons distort reality. Practical tips on gratitude and perspective are offered to boost productivity and self-worth.

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Is it enough to be Steady Eddie?

Harnessing your strengths is vital, but overplaying them can lead to self-sabotage and Imposter Syndrome. In the previous article, we explored the Influence personality type. This time, we focus on the Steadiness type within the DISC personality model.

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Can you be too influential?

**Unlocking Your Potential: How Overplaying Strengths Can Lead to Self-Sabotage**

Harnessing your strengths is crucial for success, but overreliance on them can undermine your progress. In this article, we explore how an overplayed strength can feed Imposter Syndrome and lead to self-sabotage. Using the DISC personality model, we delve into the Influence type, uncovering the strengths and pitfalls of being a natural connector. Learn how to balance your strengths, avoid self-sabotage, and improve your productivity and career success. Discover how to overcome limiting patterns and unleash your full potential. Take the free saboteur assessment today and start your journey toward self-improvement.

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Beating Imposter Syndrome whilst sleeping

Did you know you can beat Imposter Syndrome whlst sleeping? Your brain is your best asset when it comes to controlling IS and yet we tend to neglect looking after it. So here are three simple tips for helping your brain stay in shape

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Multiple Selves

Have you ever done Myers Briggs MBTI tests or one of those that tells you you're a particular colour or an animal?

We are drawn to being in a tribe. The "reds" rejoice in knowing they share a colour with many business leaders and stop listening at the bit where it's explained "this includes those that drove their companies off a cliff". The "yellows" are already planning the after course party.

This week Thriving Leader Shorts explores Multiple Selves. We are not always the same person in our home life to our work life. Many people do incredible things in their community that never show up in the workplace.

And yet tapping into our Multiple Selves can be a great way to help us with our #impostersyndrome. Enjoy, subscribe, share with others and be #bettereveryday

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