Impostor Syndrome
Have you ever heard of "Impostor Syndrome"? If not that is totally okay, on today's blog I am sharing some knowledge on what the syndrome entitles, some of the biggest challenges, and ways you can overcome it.
Definition
Let's start with a short definition, Imposter syndrome is:
"The idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications—was first identified in 1978 by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes."
As many studies have proven, both women and men experience feelings of insecurity and the feeling of not being enough. This is a scary position to be facing, especially when you are starting a business or if you want to give your brand some exposure. But in reality, this syndrome is dangerous for anyone who is trying to grow personally and professionally. That is why, even if only a few symptoms start becoming too familiar and usual on us, we should change that right away.
Here are some of the syndrome's most prominent characteristics:
Self-doubt
An inability to realistically assess your competence and skills
Attributing your success to external factors
Berating your performance
Fear that you won't live up to expectations
Overachieving
Sabotaging your own success
Setting very challenging goals and feeling disappointed when you fall short