Imposter Syndrome or Systemic Racism at Work?

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Imposter Syndrome or Systemic Racism at Work?

By Tatiana Kline

I am fascinated by the concept of imposter syndrome. I frequently do meditations on combating imposter syndrome and took an Insight Timer course on overcoming it. This concept was introduced in 1978 in an article titled “The Imposter Phenomenon in High Achieving Women: Dynamics and Therapeutic Intervention” by Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A. Imes. Imposter syndrome refers to people who doubt their achievements, despite being accomplished. There is a real fear that they will be found out as a fraud and their achievements were based on luck and not hard work and skill. Read More

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STOP

By Heidi Weaver

Usually when I read an article or attend an event in the Wellness space, I come away with a to-do list of helpful action items that I have every intention of trying to implement in my busy life to improve my wellbeing. But we all know that adding stuff to your to-do list can be overwhelming, which can of course have a deleterious effect on your health and wellness. Read More

Making Antiracism a Core Value in Academic Institutions

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Making Antiracism a Core Value in Academic Institutions

By Taneashia Morrell

Within and outside our academic walls, it is essential that educators and administrators (1) create a culture of academic health, equity, and equality that empowers all students, especially those populations who have historically been marginalized and oppressed; and (2) uproot the manifestations of racism that are visible and invisible in our academic institutions. Read More