Impostor syndrome can actually be a good thing, says Maria Serbus, a stress management consult. How to rethink a lack of confidence.
Nov. 15, 2023 – Ever found yourself in a new role, suffering from a crippling lack of confidence?
Such bouts are known as impostor syndrome. Maria Serbus, a stress management consult who presented last month at the annual Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference (WSSFC), said impostor syndrome can actually be a good thing.
“That’s the biggest misconception around it,” Serbus said. “When people experience self-doubt, they think, ‘Something’s wrong with me, I must not be doing something right,’ when that’s actually a sign that you’re growing, you’re leaping out of your comfort zone.”
Serbus said that mind-body wellness is critical to building self-confidence.
“You’ve got to do both, both the mind and the body.”
Get More CLE: Don’t Miss Virtual Re-plays from the 2023 WSSFC
Webcast replays of select sessions from the 2023 Wisconsin Solo and Small Firm Conference are scheduled to take place during the weeks of Nov. 27 and Dec. 10. Earn up to 8.5 additional credit hours, with a mix of standard CLE, LPM, and EPR credits.
Attendees of WSSFC have access to session replays as a part of their WSSFC registration. The following sessions will be re-played:
Technology Considerations When Setting up A Law Practice
Know Your Niche
The Ups and Downs of Co-counsel
A Tenant Filed Bankruptcy – Now What?
Now and Into the Future: Legal Research with Fastcase and AI
Digital Forensics for the Digitally Fearful
Ethics of Working with Your Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Myths About Elder Law and the Power of the POA
WSSFC attendees should call the State Bar of Wisconsin Customer Service (800-728-7788) to access their complimentary registration.