by Nadia Siad

We often think that other people know more than we do, that when we get a high grade, we ‘just got lucky.’ We self-criticise and think our work is never good enough. This results in a lack of productivity and stress. Imposter syndrome is sometimes so normalised that we don’t even recognise it for what it is. 

It is natural to be your harshest critic, but it is also important to be kind to yourself. We’re all only human, we’re not made to be perfect and produce perfect work all the time, so let go of perfectionism.

Remember that people know as much as you do. Yes, there will be subjects where someone has more knowledge than you, but there will also be subjects where you have more knowledge than others. 

So be kind to yourself and know that you’re not alone.