Making Sense of Anxiety, Self-Doubt & Imposter Syndrome
Practical, compassionate articles for capable people who overthink, second-guess themselves, and feel like frauds despite the evidence. Drawing on CBT, ACT, CFT and EMDR, these posts will help you make sense of what your mind is doing, understand the patterns that keep you stuck, and learn to trust your own experience.
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, […]
Imposter syndrome can feel like you’re stuck in a loop, you’re working hard, doing well on the outside, and yet you’re still feeling like you’re winging it, worrying that it’s only a matter of time before someone realises you’re not as capable as they think. It’s exhausting, and frustrating. If this sounds familiar, you’re not […]
Self-doubt is something most of us know from the inside. It might be second-guessing a decision long after it’s made, replaying something you said in a meeting, or that quiet worry about whether you’ve really done enough. It can leave even the most capable person feeling unsure of themselves. If that sounds familiar, you’re in […]
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 […]
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 […]