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Understanding Impostor Syndrome: The Hidden Struggle
Understanding Impostor Syndrome: The Hidden Struggle
Impostor syndrome is a psychological phenomenon that affects countless individuals across various walks of life. Despite external evidence of their competence, people experiencing impostor syndrome struggle to internalize their accomplishments and constantly fear being exposed as a fraud. This pervasive self-doubt can have significant impacts on mental health and overall well-being, making it essential to understand what impostor syndrome entails and how to overcome it.
What Is Impostor Syndrome?
Coined in the 1970s by psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes, impostor syndrome is characterized by feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and a persistent belief that one's success is undeserved. It often affects high-achieving individuals who, despite their successes, attribute their accomplishments to luck, timing, or other external factors rather than their own abilities. This mindset leads to a chronic fear of being "found out" or exposed as an intellectual fraud.
