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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Artist
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Artist

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Christine Nishiyama
Feb 05, 2019
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome as an Artist
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Artist in chair with imposter syndrome

Last October, I was struggling with—among other things—a bad case of Imposter Syndrome. I was writing these essays about creativity, mindfulness, and confidence, but ya'll I wasn't feeling creative, mindful, or confident. I was making art, but I was feeling like poop.

And so, the imposter thoughts came on strong: "Who am I to write this essay? I haven't …

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