There’s a particular kind of confusion that comes with doing well professionally but feeling worse about yourself than ever. The promotion arrives and instead of feeling proud, you feel exposed. The project lands well and instead of satisfaction, there’s a quiet dread about the next one. The praise comes in and somehow it makes the […]
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From the outside you might look like you have it all together. Competent, calm, on top of things. Inside it can be a very different story. A low hum of self-doubt, the second-guessing after every decision, and the quiet fear that at some point someone will look a little closer and realise you are not
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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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The Three Circles: Understanding the Emotional Systems Behind Imposter Syndrome When you’re caught in the grip of imposter syndrome, it can feel like a constant battle in your mind — the fear of being exposed, the pressure to prove yourself, the struggle to feel calm or confident. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) offers a helpful way
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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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