Struggling with feelings of failure or imposter syndrome? In this encouraging chat (minus the sermon!), I share 3 practical steps I learned the hard way as a new pastor. If this resonates, like, comment your biggest self-doubt, and subscribe for more encouragement!

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Questions for Reflection or Discussion with a Friend or a group

1) Recall a moment when you misjudged what others thought of you or your performance, only to discover you were completely off the mark. What led to this misjudgment?

2) Mike highlighted several reasons we might assume our feelings reflect reality, such as misinterpreting body language, texts, or emails, social media influences, feeling unappreciated, or unresolved childhood issues or trauma. Which of these resonates most with your experience, and why?

3) What small, actionable step can you take this week to challenge your assumptions and move toward a clearer perspective?

4) Where in your life do you most frequently feel trapped, powerless, or defeated, leaning into a victim mindset? Can you pinpoint a specific situation or pattern that triggers this feeling?

5) How can you reframe this area as a chance for personal growth? Identify one or two specific actions or mindset shifts within your control that could empower you to move forward.

6) If you had to hypothesize, what might be three gaps between how you intend to present yourself to the world and how others actually perceive you?

7) Have you explored any resources, such as books, videos, or systems (e.g., Enneagram, personality assessments), to deepen your self-awareness? What key insights did you gain about yourself from these?

8) In which areas of your life—relationships, work, or personal growth—could you thrive more by showing up with greater intentional self-awareness?

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