How do you start acknowledging your own knowledge?
I suggest joining a facebook group or two. I belong to a couple, some are SPD related, a couple mommy groups, you get the idea. And then people on there post questions, because we are ALL filled with that self-doubt, and yes, sometimes you don't know the answer. And I'm able to answer people and give them what I already know. Phrased with "To my knowledge" or "in my experience" helps me feel less like a know-it-all. Things like, "I've been teaching four year olds for seven years now, and that is not really typical behavior..." makes me realize that I've helped raise 140-odd four year olds...a much larger experience than many other moms. So then I know I've got the stuff.
Sorry, I'm rambly. I guess I'm saying, find a facebook group on a topic you are passionate about but many people struggle with. Or even one that you DON'T know much about, and after a few months, you'll feel like an expert. And then maybe you can start applying that newfound confidence to other aspects of your life.
One caveat...maybe stay away from "fan" groups...those seem heavily trolled.
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I suggest joining a facebook group or two. I belong to a couple, some are SPD related, a couple mommy groups, you get the idea. And then people on there post questions, because we are ALL filled with that self-doubt, and yes, sometimes you don't know the answer. And I'm able to answer people and give them what I already know. Phrased with "To my knowledge" or "in my experience" helps me feel less like a know-it-all. Things like, "I've been teaching four year olds for seven years now, and that is not really typical behavior..." makes me realize that I've helped raise 140-odd four year olds...a much larger experience than many other moms. So then I know I've got the stuff.
Sorry, I'm rambly. I guess I'm saying, find a facebook group on a topic you are passionate about but many people struggle with. Or even one that you DON'T know much about, and after a few months, you'll feel like an expert. And then maybe you can start applying that newfound confidence to other aspects of your life.
One caveat...maybe stay away from "fan" groups...those seem heavily trolled.