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Have you ever thought that maybe you’re not really as good at something as people think you are? And people are going to find out that you’ve been fooling them?Or that people are going to think you’re a fraud, a fake?Maybe you give away your services and products because, if people pay you for them, they will be expecting more value from you, more than you actually provide?Are you always looking for validation from others? You’re waiting for people to tell you how good your idea is and if they don’t, you feel like a failure? These are all forms of Imposter Syndrome. And Tara Bradford shares with us how to overcome the mental blocks that are holding us back from living our best lives. Imposter syndrome is the belief that you are not good at what you’re doing, that you've fooled everyone, and that you'll be found out. Tara went from being an ICU nurse to being an entrepreneur and Emotional Resilience Coach, when she discovered that helping people was her passion. Once she was able to start doing what she loved, people started noticing how happy she seemed and asked her to share what she was doing. Why was she so happy? Because she was doing all the things she wanted to do. And she finally stopped worrying about what everyone would think. She stopped feeling selfish for wanting to do things for herself. Tara defines what it means to her, to do the work you love... it brings you joy, you love doing it, people are asking you about it, and you can get paid to do it. When she started for her business, she was featured in the media every two weeks for two years. People started telling her how good she was at writing. Then imposter syndrome set in.She's worked with people in the early stages of their businesses, when they feel like none of their past experience counts toward their new thing that they’re doing. They are side hustling and they feel like they are less credible and that people won't take them seriously because it’s not their full time job.They’re telling everyone about their idea and they’re waiting for people to tell them it’s a good idea and offer to pay them. But nobody is going to offer to pay for something that they can get for free. Continually giving away your service for free affects how you value yourself. You start to feel like you don't deserve to get paid for your thing. It’s okay in the beginning, to barter in exchange for a testimonial, but limit yourself. Tara shares that, when things come easily for you, you don’t understand the value it has for someone else who thinks it’s hard. How do you overcome imposter syndrome? By focusing on our strengths. Have other people do the stuff you aren’t good at. Then you become more confident in what you’re doing. When people have imposter syndrome they tend to quit right before they get to the finish line. Listen on Apple Podcasts Social Media Info Tara Bradford: Website https://www.tararaebradford.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tararaebradford.co LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-rae-bradford Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tararaebradford Twitter https://www.twitter.com/tararaebradford Homemade Side Gig: Instagram: @homemadesidegig Facebook: @homemadesidegig Website: www.homemadesidegig.com If you liked this episode, please give it a 5 star rating and share it with your friends!