Imposter Syndrome: Why It Hits the Best of Us.
Imposter Syndrome: Why It Hits the Best of Us You know that nagging voice that says you don't really belong here? That any moment now, someone's going to figure out you've been winging it all along? That's imposter syndrome — and it's far more common than you think. What Is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling that your success is undeserved — that luck, timing, or other people's low expectations got you here, not your actual skill. It was first identified in 1978 by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes, and subsequent research suggests that up to 70% of people will experience it at some point. Common Signs: Dismissing praise and believing you don’t deserve success Overworking to compensate for perceived inadequacy Fearing that others will “find out” you’re not as capable as they think Comparing yourself unfavourably to others Why High Achievers Are Most Vulnerable: Ironically, the people most likely to feel like frauds are th...