5 types of imposter syndrome
You’d never know it! This woman looks super confident but actually experiences Imposter Syndrome.
Imposter syndrome at work happens to the best of us! Find out how counselling can help restore your confidence.
Do you doubt your achievements?
Or have the idea that you might not deserve everything that you have right now?
Have you ever thought you’ll eventually be ‘found out’ ?
When you worry you're not as good as they seem to think you are.............
That's what imposter syndrome feels like.
Dr. Valerie Young , an expert in imposter syndrome has defined 5 different ways it can show up. Do you recognize any of these in yourself?
1. The Perfectionist
You set extremely high standards for yourself and beat yourself up when you don't reach perfection.
2. The Expert
You feel you "should" know absolutely everything in your area of expertise and feel shame when you don't.
3. The Natural Genius
You've always had a reputation for having a certain "natural talent" . You tell yourself that everything must come easily; when it doesn't you fear you may have lost (or maybe never really had) your 'natural talent'.
4. The Soloist
You believe work must be accomplished alone. In order to take credit for any accomplishment you feel you must complete it without any assistance. If you received any kind of assistance, your contribution is negated, and you have failed.
5. The Super Human
You believe you should be able to excel at every role you take on in your life, or you are a failure.
