Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Jamie Jackson. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Jamie, thank you so much for opening up with us about some important, but sometimes personal topics. One that really matters to us is overcoming Imposter Syndrome because we’ve seen how so many people are held back in life because of this and so we’d really appreciate hearing about how you overcame Imposter Syndrome.
I do not think I will ever overcome imposter syndrome. Everyday can be an internal struggle. But here are a few things that help me combat imposter syndrome.
Take a moment each day or week or even month to reflect on what you have accomplished. Write it down – keep a running list of your wins.
Talk to others that support and understand you and your feelings.
Stop comparing yourself to others. Everyone is different – you do not know what they are doing behind the scenes.
We are the hardest on ourselves, so offer yourself kindness and compassion instead.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’m Jamie Jackson—creator of the social media accounts Humorous Resources, Millennial Misery and Horrendous HR. My goal is to create a safe place for work professionals to commiserate about their corporate lives, millennials to submerge themselves in nostalgia, and HR professionals to escape from the ridiculousness of HR.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Just do it – there will never a good time to start your journey. It’s going to be scary. You may not have everything lined up perfectly but trust yourself and do it.
Before we go, maybe you can tell us a bit about your parents and what you feel was the most impactful thing they did for you?
My parents let me be me. I never felt like I needed to be a different person in front of them or at school or any functions. I was typically the child that went against the grain, not much of a follower. My parents never had to worry about me. They let me speak my mind and were always open and honest with me. My parents loved me for me.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.millennialmisery.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/millennial_misery/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumorousResources
- Linkedin: chiefmemeofficer
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/HumorousResour1
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@humorous_resources
- Other: https://www.hrbesties.com/
Image Credits
Lola Scott Art https://www.lolascottart.com/ @lolascottart
