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The Benefits of Externalizing and Personifying your Impostor Syndrome

Impostor syndrome is a deeply rooted form of anxiety, where the sufferer persistently believes they are inadequate and that their achievements are undeserved. This sense of being a fraud can lead to overwhelming fear of being exposed, resulting in behaviours that can be harmful to success and well-being. Learning to step back from these feelings […]

The Shrinking Room: Understanding Impostor Syndrome Through ACT

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The Shrinking Room: Understanding Impostor Syndrome Through ACT Imagine the room you’re currently in represents your world. At first, it feels spacious, full of possibility. But then, impostor syndrome rears its head. Doubts creep in like unwelcome furniture crowding the room: The filing cabinet: “I’m not qualified; they’ll realize I’m a fraud.” The desk: “My

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