This is part two of the four part series on overcoming feeling like a fraud. If you missed part one check it out HERE.

We all want to feel confident.

We all want to stop feeling like a fraud

These two feelings are linked. CONFIDENCE and FRAUD.

A lack of confidence leads us to feel like a fraud

One of the reasons is your HORMONES.

Testosterone is linked to confidence.

You might be thinking – “I don’t want more testosterone, I’m a woman.”

But, both men and women produce testosterone. And, I am not suggesting hormone supplements either.

Here are some strategies that can actually change your hormonal state and improve your confidence. Therefore, helping alleviate feelings of being a fraud.

• Power posing
  • Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk is a great way to learn more about power posing and some of the different poses. Some examples are the superman pose and hands behind your head.
  • This is a great to do just before something important, such as an interview, a date, applying for a loan, giving a speech, etc.  This has been directly linked to increasing testosterone.
• Reduce stress
  • Yes, you know it’s important but are you doing anything about it? Stress produces cortisol which affects your memory, ability to learn, health, and confidence.
  • Here are some ideas of how to reduce your stress. Exercise reduces cortisol and can increase testosterone. Meditation, laughter, and music are other great strategies to decrease stress in your life. These are all ways you can relax, forget some of your worries, and decrease cortisol.

Time for ACTION:

• Did you write down the area you are feeling like a fraud and why? If not jump back to the first article in this series. 
• Now take action trying to reduce your overall stress and increase your testosterone before triggering activities through power posing. 

Next video and article will go into how Knowing Yourself can fight feelings of being a fraud.

If you want help overcoming feeling like a fraud then come find out how we can work together.

Much love, Danielle