Introduction Imposter syndrome can feel like a relentless companion as it whispers doubts, demands proof, and pushes you to keep running to avoid being “found out.” At first, the strategies you use to quiet it down such as working harder, hiding mistakes, chasing credentials, seem to help. But over time, the pressure builds, and instead […]
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You’ve just done something well. Maybe a project landed better than expected, or you received feedback that was genuinely positive, or you got the promotion you’d been working towards. And instead of feeling good – or at least settled – you feel anxious, exposed, like the bar has just been raised and you’re not sure
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A Client’s experience of therapy for Imposter Syndrome Many people assume that anxiety means feeling nervous all the time. In reality, anxiety often hides behind a confident exterior. This story – shared with permission and anonymised for privacy – shows how therapy can help someone struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and imposter feelings at work to
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Which Type of Imposter Are You? Understanding the 5 Patterns Identified by Dr Valerie Young Imposter syndrome can show up in all sorts of sneaky and frustrating ways, and often without us even realising that’s what’s happening. One moment you’re doing well on the outside, the next you’re questioning your worth, brushing off compliments, or
Imposter syndrome tends to arrive as a voice. You have worked hard, you have earned your place, and still there it is: what if I’m not actually good enough? It can feel as though you are one step from being exposed, even when every piece of evidence points the other way. If that is familiar,
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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,
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