Imposter syndrome is when you worry that others will find out you’re a fraud, an impostor, who’s not intelligent, competent, talented, or interesting enough. You’re convinced that you’re unworthy of your accomplishment, position, or accolade. You feel like a fake and will be found out.

Here are some thoughts of a person who believes he or she is an imposter:

Who am I to be doing this?What will people think?I don’t belong here.I don’t deserve this promotion. What are they going to say?They’re going to find out that I’m really not who they think I am.

How can Imposter syndrome affect you?

-Doubt the validity of your achievements-You have chronic self-doubt -You fear failure-You push yourself too hard-You need to be in control-You talk yourself out of celebrating accomplishment-You don’t like to ask for help

In preparing for this episode, I found a good article by Melody Wilding. The imposter syndrome has now been categorized into 5 sub types by Dr. Valerie Young. Dr. Young wrote a book called: The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women: Why Capable People Suffer From the Imposter Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of it.

1. The Perfectionist

2. The Super Woman/Man

3. The Natural Genius

4. The Soloist

5. The Expert

The Five Types of Imposter Syndrome And How To Beat Them: https://www.fastcompany.com/40421352/the-five-types-of-impostor-syndrome-and-how-to-beat-them

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