How to Stop Being Insecure at Work
Sometimes, just one slip-up at work, an email with a typo, or some offhand manager’s comment can ruin your entire day. Instead of crossing off tasks from your to-do list, you brood over what you did and start second-guessing your qualifications.
Sounds familiar? Well, that’s what insecurity at work looks like — a nagging feeling you need to learn to shake off if you want to be happy, productive, and successful at work.
This post walks you through the common triggers, examples of insecurities, and real strategies for overcoming them!
What Causes Insecurity at Work?
The crippling feeling of inadequacy at work can sneak up on anyone, literary any time. Seasoned pros (all up to the C-suite members) occasionally doubt their abilities (and they’re not afraid to admit that!). Roughly a quarter of young women (aged 18 to 30) are feeling insecure at work.
For the most part, common reasons behind insecurity at work are:
- Imposter syndrome — the sneaky, inner saboteur, whispering that you’re not ‘good enough’ for the occupied role.