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Yes, Impostor Syndrome is Real. Here's How to Deal With It

Yes, Impostor Syndrome is Real. Here's How to Deal With It

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Impostor syndrome

Impostor syndrome

It's the idea that you’ve only succeeded due to luck, and not because of your talent or qualifications.

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What causes the impostor syndrome

We have no idea what causes the impostor syndrome. But we all suffer from it It may have to with:

  • Personality traits, like anxiety or neuroticism
  • Family or behavioral causes, like childhood memories (such as feeling that your grades were never good enough for your parents)
  • The environment or institutionalized discrimination.

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How to deal with impostor syndrome

How to deal with impostor syndrome

  • Acknowledge the thoughts and put them in perspective: Simply observing that thought as opposed to engaging it can be helpful.
  • Reframe your thoughts: The difference between someone who experiences impostor syndrome and someone who does not is how they respond to challenges.
  • Share what you’re feeling with trusted friends or mentors: People who have more experience can reassure you that what you’re feeling is normal.

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