July 2025

Why Imposter Syndrome Gets Louder When You’re Doing Well

There’s a particular kind of confusion that comes with doing well professionally but feeling worse about yourself than ever. The promotion arrives and instead of feeling proud, you feel exposed. The project lands well and instead of satisfaction, there’s a quiet dread about the next one. The praise comes in and somehow it makes the […]

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Which Type of Imposter Are You? Understanding the 5 Patterns Identified by Dr Valerie Young

Which Type of Imposter Are You? Understanding the 5 Patterns Identified by Dr Valerie Young Imposter syndrome can show up in all sorts of sneaky and frustrating ways, and often without us even realising that’s what’s happening. One moment you’re doing well on the outside, the next you’re questioning your worth, brushing off compliments, or

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Self-Compassion & Acceptance: Key Ingredients in Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Self-Compassion & Acceptance: Key Ingredients in Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Introduction Imposter syndrome often shows up like a persistent inner critic. You’ve worked hard, earned your place, and yet there’s that lingering thought: “What if I’m not actually good enough?” It can feel like you’re one step away from being exposed as a fraud even when

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The Three Circles: Understanding the Emotional Systems Behind Imposter Syndrome

The Three Circles: Understanding the Emotional Systems Behind Imposter Syndrome When you’re caught in the grip of imposter syndrome, it can feel like a constant battle in your mind — the fear of being exposed, the pressure to prove yourself, the struggle to feel calm or confident. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) offers a helpful way

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Why Your Mind Makes You Feel Like a Fraud (And What Evolution Has to Do With It)

Why Your Mind Makes You Feel Like a Fraud (And What Evolution Has to Do With It) Have you ever wondered why your mind so often tells you you’re not good enough, that you’re just winging it, or that you’re about to be “found out”? You’re not alone. These are hallmark experiences of imposter syndrome,

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