Imposter Syndrome Blog
Blog posts and information on Imposter Syndrome and related topics including worry and self-doubt, perfectionism, procrastination, and self-criticism.
Part of the Patterns that keep you Stuck Series Introduction We often think that avoidance looks like procrastination, for example: Scrolling instead of working.Watching Netflix instead of starting the work.Putting things off. But in therapy, I see something much subtler, and far more common among high achievers. People aren’t avoiding work, rather they’re avoiding discomfort. […]
(Part of the series: Patterns That Keep You Stuck) Introduction Most people think reassurance is helpful. After all, who wouldn’t want to hear: “You’re doing fine.” “That was good.” “You haven’t messed this up.” “You’re overthinking it.” “Don’t worry – it’s okay.” For a moment, reassurance works.Anxiety drops.The mind settles.The tension eases. But if reassurance […]
Part of the series: Patterns That Keep You Stuck Introduction Many high-achieving professionals tell me they don’t delegate because it’s “quicker to do it themselves” or because they “don’t want to overload others.” On the surface, that sounds reasonable, even quite responsible, however if we look more closely, not delegating is rarely about efficiency or […]
People-pleasing is one of the most common patterns driving anxiety, burnout, and imposter feelings. This blog explains why high achievers struggle to say “no,” how over-accommodation keeps them stuck, and how therapy helps build healthier boundaries. Introduction If you’re someone who quietly takes on more than you can handle, avoids disappointing others, softens your opinions, […]
(Part of the series: Patterns That Keep You Stuck) Perfectionistic checking is one of the most common safety behaviours for high achievers with imposter syndrome. Learn why it happens, how it reinforces self-doubt, and how therapy helps break the cycle. Introduction If you’ve ever found yourself re-reading an email several times before sending it, tweaking […]
Patterns That Keep You Stuck Introduction If you’re someone who tends to work harder whenever stress, uncertainty, or self-doubt shows up, you’re not alone, many high-achieving professionals fall into the same pattern:the moment anxiety rises, effort rises with it.Not because they’re trying to win Employee of the Month, but because working harder feels safer. Overworking […]
Introduction When people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or caught in a loop of self-doubt, they often expect change to follow a neat, linear path. In reality, the process is much more fluid. You move between awareness, understanding, skill-building, and action in a way that matches your situation, your values, and whatever life throws […]
Part of the Awareness → Action Framework: Four Steps to Working with Imposter Feelings If you’ve followed this series from the start, you’ve already developed three essential foundations: Awareness: recognising the patterns that fuel imposter feelings. Understanding: making sense of why the mind reacts the way it does. Skills: learning how to steady yourself when […]
Step 3: Skills to Overcome Imposter Syndrome Part of the Awareness → Action Framework: Four Steps to Working with Imposter Feelings If you’ve followed the first two steps of this series – Awareness and Understanding – you’ll have a clearer picture of what keeps imposter feelings alive and why your mind works the way it does. […]
Step 2: Understanding your Imposter Syndrome Part of the Awareness to Action Framework: Four Steps to Working with Imposter Feelings If you’ve followed this series so far, you’ll know that Step 1 (Awareness) is about recognising the patterns that keep imposter feelings alive, learning to notice the triggers, thoughts, and behaviours that pull you into […]