Imposter Syndrome Blog
Blog posts and information on Imposter Syndrome and related topics including worry and self-doubt, perfectionism, procrastination, and self-criticism.
You’ve achieved a lot – but it rarely feels that way. Instead of pride, there’s pressure. Instead of confidence, there’s constant second-guessing. So, you work harder. You push through. You do more – preparing, perfecting, trying to cover every angle just in case something slips through the cracks. But even when things go well, that […]
The Shrinking Room: Why Avoiding Imposter Syndrome Only Makes It Stronger Imagine your life as a room. At first, it feels open. Spacious. Full of possibility. But then the doubts start creeping in… “I’m not qualified – they’re going to find me out.”“That last success was luck – I won’t be able to do it […]
Feeling Like a Fraud? Maybe It’s Time to Drop the RopeStruggling with imposter syndrome is like being caught in a never-ending tug of war… If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’m not good enough,” “I’m going to get found out,” or “I don’t belong here,” – even after you’ve worked hard, achieved a lot, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]