The Worthy Woman Toolkit: 5 Ways To Crush Impostor Syndrome
- Alyssa Ciaccio
- Jun 2
- 3 min read
Updated: Jun 2

There was a time—not so long ago—when I was tired, miserable, and trying to figure out how I was going to make enough money to stay home with my kids.
I had these spiritual gifts. I knew I could help people. I knew I could create a life for myself that was better than what I had. But I also had this voice in my head that kept whispering:
“You’re not ready. You’re not good enough. Who do you think you are to be doing this?”
That voice? That’s impostor syndrome. And it had a tight grip on me. But I didn’t have the luxury of waiting until I felt “ready.” I had to try something—and going LIVE was my only option.
So I did it. Totally terrified. But I hit that “go live” button anyway.
And as I went through my journey of building my business, I learned some ways to snap back at imposter syndrome.
1. I Named the Inner Critic—and Talked Back
That voice in your head that says you’re not good enough? I used to hear it loud and clear every time I even thought about sharing my work online. So I gave her a name. (Not a flattering one, I’ll admit.) But naming her helped me separate that voice from my truth. That critic was just old programming—fear, past trauma, self-doubt—not me.
Now when she pops up, I tell her: “Thanks for your concern. I’m still doing this.”
2. I Created a “Proof of Badassery” Folder
Every time someone messaged me with a kind word, booked a session, or told me my reading helped them, I took a screenshot. I saved every little piece of positive feedback in a folder on my phone. Because on the days when impostor syndrome was loud, I needed hard evidence that I was actually helping people.
Use it as a reminder: you’re not making this up. You’re not a fraud. You’re making an impact.
3. I Realized Fear Was a Sign I Was Growing
Early on, every time I was about to go LIVE, I’d hear the same thoughts:
“What if I mess up?” “What if no one shows up?” “What if people think I’m fake?”
But I started to notice something: these weren’t signs that I shouldn’t do it. They were signs that I was growing. The fear was stretching me into the version of me who could lead, guide, and shine.
4. I Shared Before I Felt Ready
If I had waited until I felt confident, polished, and “professional,” I’d still be hiding in the background.
Instead, I chose to share my journey in real time. I offered readings before I felt like an expert. I went LIVE before I had a perfect setup or script.
And what I found? People didn’t need perfect. They needed real.
5. I Wrote My Own Worthiness Code
Impostor syndrome made me feel like I needed to earn the right to be seen. Like I needed someone else to approve of me before I could show up. So I wrote a new truth.
I call it my Worthiness Code. It includes affirmations like:
I am worthy because I exist.
My voice matters, even if it shakes.
Spirit works through me—not because I’m perfect, but because I’m willing.
If you’re struggling with impostor syndrome, try writing your own code. Tape it to your mirror. Let it anchor you back to your truth.
I won’t lie to you: impostor syndrome doesn’t disappear in a day. But every time I hit “go live,” every time I showed up scared but brave, I chipped away at the fear and made room for me.
And over time? That’s how I became the woman I once doubted I could be.
If you’re a Lightworker who knows you’re meant to help people—but fear is holding you back—I created something just for you.
🌟 My Going LIVE for Lightworkers course is a heart-centered guide to help you show up, speak up, and get paid for being exactly who you are. We talk about energy, fear, money, and self-worth. We practice going LIVE together. And we heal the stories that keep us stuck in hiding.
Because you’re not an impostor.
And the world is waiting for your light.
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