9 Mental Traps of Imposter Syndrome
Your lack of self-confidence is more serious than you think.
Many high-achievers share a dirty little secret: deep down they feel like complete frauds.
They worry that they’ll be exposed as untalented fakers and say their accomplishments have been due to luck.
This psychological phenomenon, known as Impostor Syndrome, reflects is the core belief that you are an inadequate, incompetent, and a failure — despite evidence that indicates you’re skilled and successful.
Impostor Syndrome makes people feel like an intellectual fraud, rendering them unable to internalize — let alone celebrate — their achievements. Studies have shown this lack of self-belief is correlated with anxiety, low confidence, and self-sabotage.
From a psychological standpoint, Impostor Syndrome may be influenced by certain factors early in life, particularly the development of certain beliefs and attitude towards success and one’s self-worth.
Let’s take a look at exactly what thoughts run through the minds of people with Impostor Syndrome.
Thoughts of Imposter Syndrome
Do any of these apply to you?
