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Imposter Syndrome Makes You Feel Like You Don't Belong

A persistent, nagging worry about being exposed as incompetent or unworthy
A pervasive feeling of uncertainty about your own abilities
A strong sense that you are not measuring up to expectations
Difficulty forming & maintaining positive habits
Feeling undeserving of praise, recognition, or success
An underlying fear of failure or being “found out"
Don't worry, you're not alone.
The Definition of Imposter Syndrome

Imposter Syndrome is very common

You constantly doubt yourself & your abilities
When you do succeed, you attribute to to luck or privilege
You are afraid of being exposed as a fraud
You always find faults in what you do
You never really feel pride in what you achieve
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Imposter Syndrome Defined

  • Imposter syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as frauds, despite evidence of their competence.
  • Common among high-achievers, this phenomenon leads people to attribute their success to external factors like luck, rather than recognizing their own skills and effort.
  • But most people misunderstand how Imposter Syndrome works and where it actually comes from...learn more
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In a Work Context

Contrary to what most people tell themselves, experiencing Imposter Syndrome does not mean there is something wrong with you.

Often, feelings of Imposter Syndrome can be the result of a dysfunctional context.

Imposter Syndrome at work

The Voice That Puts You Down

In order to truly understand Imposter Syndrome and how it works, you need become more aware of your inner voice.

But you also need to understand the true nature of that inner voice, starting with what it does and does not represent.

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Self-Doubt Starts at School

So many of our negative thoughts about our own skills started at some point as children. A bad test here, a mistake made there. Over time, these memories link to each other and emerge as imposter syndrome later in life.

But most of these are not your fault. In fact, many aspects of the formal education system inadvertently sow the seeds of self-doubt by default. Read on to learn more!

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You Are Not Alone

As a Growth Coach, I work with new clients on Imposter Syndrome all the time - because it is so common in our culture. I've struggled with it too.

Never feeling like your successes are deserved and being fearful about the way others think of you is not fun and no way to live.

But now I know how to beat it with simple concepts and basic exercises that anyone can use on their own.

By the end, you will have grown into the next version of yourself that you've imagined - the one that is confidence, self-assured, and hopeful about the future.

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  • The facts - and myths - about Imposter Syndrome
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