What does imposter syndrome look like? Why do we hear about it so much today? And, most importantly, what can you do about it?
Do you doubt yourself?
Do you try to be an overachiever?
Are you constantly worried about messing up and letting people down?
Do you often attribute your successes to luck?
You’re in the right place, you imposter you!
Imposter syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud. It’s extremely common among high-achiever personalities, and often comes with feelings of anxiety and depression.
Let’s first look more closely at the symptoms, so you can identify if this blog post is for you.
- Self-doubt
- Feeling unsure of what you think you’re “good at”
- Attributing your success to external factors (like luck)