Am I an impostor?

I am at the point in my life where I feel the need for a career change, you know, something new and exciting. After successfully completing my bachelors, I started applying to jobs in the field of social sciences. I love research, particularly social science research. I have worked my butt off to gain experience and exposure through internships and mentorships with people in the field. This combined with all my other work experiences makes me a good candidate for most clinical research assistant jobs. 

However, there have been times I applied to jobs that match my qualifications yet I feel like I’m impersonating someone else or I don’t have the education and experience to even be considered. It is like there a teeny tiny voice in my head that keep making me doubt myself and my abilities. I actually self-sabotaged myself at a job interview without intending to. This is what Imposter Syndrome feels like. You feel you are not qualified to be in the space you are in or share the same space with certain people. You feel the people there belong but you don’t because you are pretending to be something you are not. It may seem irrational to some but it is very real to you.

Recently, I have become more aware of my feelings and certain things that may trigger some of my self-doubt on my part. If you ever felt this way can you share with me how you were able to overcome it? What are some measures you took to help with this situation? Below is a TedTalk video on Imposter Syndrome and some ways to combat it.

 

May be we should kiss a little…

May be we should kiss a little..
First time could be awkward but the bitter sweet taste of you moist lips would ship it off to sea.

May be we should kiss a little..
my arms around your neck, lips part, tongues touch, bonjour with a minty taste.

May be we should kiss a little...
You'd throw in a little tickle, I'd laugh so hard.. may be try to run.. hehe
You'll lift me up in your arms, hold me tight and rub my back...
Bliss, you are my lucky charm..

May be we should kiss a little cos you are right here by my side.
You are sexy, I am weak.
It is simple, you blow my mind.

Now we are bored, nothing to do. We are done with the laughs, done with the giggles and tickles. I am stuck, dreamy eyed and dimples.
You read my mind, I read yours.
You are so divine, I'd sing songs...
You hear the chords of my songs, they hit yours...

We give in to emotions, lift off...
So we kissed a little....