What is Impostor Syndrome
Do you ever feel like a fraud, secretly waiting for everyone to realise that you're not as smart or capable as they think you are? That's Impostor Syndrome! It's that persistent and nagging feeling that you don't deserve your success and it's all just a matter of time before you're "found out."
Impostor syndrome convinces you that your achievements are due to luck, good timing, or charming others – not your actual skills or hard work. It's incredibly common, especially among high achievers!
And the challenge is the more you achieve and the more successful you become, the more vulnerable you can feel about being "found out."
Key signs of impostor syndrome:
- Dismissing your success as "just luck"
- Intense fear of being exposed as a fake
- Feeling like you don't belong
- Fear of failure
- Setting impossible standards for yourself
- Constantly comparing yourself to others
If these signs resonate with you, remember you're not alone and effective strategies exist. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) can help you challenge these patterns and build lasting confidence. Learn more about how I help with Impostor Syndrome or book a free consultation call to discuss your specific situation.
Information on Impostor Syndrome
Further Information on Impostor Syndrome including more details about what it is, how it is not recognised as a diagnosis, and helpful ways of working with it.
Impostor Syndrome is not a recognised diagnosis
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