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Imposter in your head: control self-doubt and insecurity
Never feel that you are not worthy of your success? Emposter syndrome fuel to self-doubt and insecurity. Know its types, why this happens, and how to gain confidence.

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Ever feel like a total fraud? Now like any minute, someone is going to burst through the door, dramatically indicates, and shouts, “Aha! We have caught you! You don’t know what you are doing!” If, then congratulations – you have met Emposter syndrome, the annoying small voice that loves to reduce your achievements and asks you if you are.
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Emposter syndrome (IS) is not just a passing case of self-doubt. This is a deep-root psychological psychological psychosis, where people-often think of high-priests-that they have succeeded only because of luck, time or generosity of others. Meanwhile, their failures? Oh, they are completely their mistake. Does not discriminate; It affects students, CEOs, artists and even people who are impartially luxurious. Maya Angelo, Tom Hax, and Albert Einstein allegedly experienced it.
Many faces of Imposter Syndrome
Dr. Valerie Young, a specialist, the victims are classified in five types:
- Completeist – If it is not innocent, it is a failure.
- Superhero – 25/8 works to prove their price.
- Natural talent – believes that success should come easily.
- Single artist – thinking that asking for help is equal to disability.
- Expert – Looks seem that they never know enough, no matter how much they learn.
How to exclude imposter in your head
- Talk: The next time your brain tells you that you are a fraud, ask for evidence. Do you have the real evidence that you have set your way in your achievements? Spoiler: You will not find anyone.
- Reframe Failure: Did not get that promotion? A project mess? This is not fraud; He is learning. Even Beyoncé has days.
- Accept the praise (without stopping): Instead of disregarding praise like a ninja, try to say, “Thank you.” you earned it.
- Gather receipts: Keep a “Vince folder” (email, notes, achievements). In bad days, read through it and remind yourself that you are capable.
- Share the struggle: Everyone is throwing it a little bit. The secret is: no one really knows what they are 100% time.
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