Imposter Syndrome: Why You Have It and What You Can Do About It

As you might have thought, imposter syndrome can very well effect you emotionally. But that's not the only way it presens itself. It can also affect the way you approach your work.

People experiencing this also suffer through Unnecessary Perfectionism, leading to fear of failure, and expectations that can't be met. This, in turn, can lead to procrastination.

Not only that, a study of over 200 professionals at the University of Salzburg found those experiencing imposter phenomenon tended to be paid less, were less likely to be promoted, and felt less committed and satisfied at work.

It won't be easy, but will be worth it!

1. Recognize unhealthy perfectionism: Signs are: Being extremely fearful of failure and criticism, constantly worried about making mistakes or disappointing people, or tending to brood over past mistakes. Slowly, work to reduce these.
2. Realistically assess yourself: We have areas where we're quite smart and areas where we're not so smart. Write down the areas in which you're good, and ones in which work is needed.
3. Express out: Talking to other people about their struggles can help prove that other people aren't perfect, and they too do make mistakes.