Dealing with imposter syndrome as a photographer

I've been doing photography off and on for a few years up until this year where I've been doing consistent photoshoots with my goal to improve and be intentional.

I do seek feedback on here and in person with the few photographers I know and besides the unnecessarily mean comments I get, I do get some good criticism and see the ways I can improve.

However, I sometimes feel like I'm not improving even after having people tell me they see my progress. I see other photographers whose work I admire and while I know comparing myself to others who are established in their careers is not a good thing, I can't help but do it as I want to be just as good of a photographer someday.

I deal with bad imposter syndrome about my work and I don't know how to go about it without affecting my progression.

Have other photographers dealt with similar issues? If so, what are ways to combat this so I can improve without feeling bad for the photos I produce?