Imposter Syndrome: 5 signs to be aware of

By Tapatrisha Das, Delhi

Published on Feb 04, 2024 06:55 pm IST

From overworking to setting impossibly high expectations of ourselves, here are a few signs of Imposter Syndrome we should know about.

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Imposter Syndrome refers to the condition where we feel extreme self-doubt of intellect, skills and accomplishments among high-achieving individuals. "Recognise and own your achievements. Stop explaining your successes away as though they happened by luck or some other external factor. Give yourself permission to feel proud of your accomplishments," wrote Therapist Carrie Howard as she shared five signs of Imposter Syndrome we should be aware of.(Unsplash)

Published on Feb 04, 2024 06:55 pm IST

Imposter Syndrome refers to the condition where we feel extreme self-doubt of intellect, skills and accomplishments among high-achieving individuals. "Recognise and own your achievements. Stop explaining your successes away as though they happened by luck or some other external factor. Give yourself permission to feel proud of your accomplishments," wrote Therapist Carrie Howard as she shared five signs of Imposter Syndrome we should be aware of.(Unsplash)

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We feel that whatever we are doing is a way of pretending and soon we will be exposed to everyone as a fraud. (Unsplash)

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We feel that whatever we are doing is a way of pretending and soon we will be exposed to everyone as a fraud. (Unsplash)

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The harsh inner criticism makes us feel that we are not good for anything, and we doubt our abilities constantly. (Unsplash)

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The harsh inner criticism makes us feel that we are not good for anything, and we doubt our abilities constantly. (Unsplash)

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We are always in the process of making unhealthy comparisons with others and making us feel worse about ourselves. (Unsplash)

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We are always in the process of making unhealthy comparisons with others and making us feel worse about ourselves. (Unsplash)

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We are extremely afraid of rejections and failures, and we think that we can never be good enough. (Unsplash)

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We are extremely afraid of rejections and failures, and we think that we can never be good enough. (Unsplash)

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We set impossibly high standards for ourselves, and struggle with perfectionism. We also overwork and get on the edge of burnout. (Unsplash)

Published on Feb 04, 2024 06:55 pm IST

We set impossibly high standards for ourselves, and struggle with perfectionism. We also overwork and get on the edge of burnout. (Unsplash)

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Tapatrisha Das

Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion. Read Less ...Read More

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