Imposter Syndrome Blog
Blog posts and information on Imposter Syndrome and related topics including worry and self-doubt, perfectionism, procrastination, and self-criticism.
Feeling like a fraud – sound familiar? You might look like you’ve got it all together on the outside, but inside it’s a different story. You find yourself second-guessing your abilities, brushing off your successes as “just luck” or “not a big deal,” and worrying that at any moment someone’s going to realise you’re not […]
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If you’ve been battling with self-doubt, perfectionism or that constant fear of being ‘found out’ as not good enough – you’re not alone. Imposter Syndrome can feel incredibly isolating, and starting therapy might feel like yet another thing you’re “not doing properly.” But here’s the truth: you don’t need to have it all figured out […]
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The Perfectionism Trap: How It Fuels Your Imposter Feelings Do you ever find yourself setting impossibly high standards for yourself? Do you struggle to celebrate successes, instead focusing on the tiniest flaws in your work? If a nagging voice inside keeps telling you that you’re not good enough, no matter what you achieve, you may […]
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If you’re struggling with Imposter Syndrome, you might already be familiar with the constant inner commentary: “You’re not good enough,” “You’re going to be found out,” “You only got here because of luck.” It can feel relentless — like a critical voice that won’t give you a break. But what if, instead of constantly battling […]
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How trying to feel safer can sometimes make things harder – and what can help You’re working hard, doing well – but still doubting yourself. Maybe you lie awake replaying a conversation from earlier, worrying you said the wrong thing. Or you stay late, double-checking your work just one more time. Deep down, there’s a […]
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Struggling with imposter syndrome? You’re not alone, and you’re not imagining it. Imposter syndrome isn’t a formal mental health diagnosis, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a real and serious issue. If you find yourself constantly doubting your abilities, dismissing your achievements, or feeling like a fraud, it may be holding you back in more […]
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Imposter syndrome can feel like a constant undercurrent of doubt – the sense that, despite everything you’ve achieved, you’re not really good enough, and it’s only a matter of time before others see it too. It’s a difficult and often draining experience. But with the right support, it’s also something you can begin to understand […]
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Imposter Syndrome often shows up as a quiet, nagging voice of self-doubt. It tells you you’re not good enough, that you’re faking it, and that sooner or later, you’ll be found out. Even when things are going well on the outside, this inner critic keeps you stuck in fear, overworking, or playing it safe. One […]
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How Therapy Can Help with Imposter SyndromeUnderstanding and overcoming self-doubt Imposter feelings can quietly take hold – even when things look fine on the outside. You might find yourself thinking, “I’m not really good enough,” or worrying that at any moment someone will see through you. Despite your achievements, there’s often a constant undercurrent of […]
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That nagging voice whispering doubts in your ear, telling you you’re not good enough, that you’ll be found out as a fraud. That’s imposter syndrome, and it plagues countless people, even the most successful. But what if I told you there’s a way to fight back, not by silencing that voice, but by increasing the […]
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