When people have extreme self-doubt about their potential, they are affected by imposter syndrome. The imposter syndrome is usually seen in high-achieving individuals.
What does it feel like?
The first symptom a person affected with imposter syndrome exhibits is severe self-doubt. They relate it to luck even when they achieve certain things in life.
How do people express imposter syndrome?
People affected with imposter syndrome will become anxious often. For example, a person will be good at public speaking. But they will feel anxious when asked to do the job suddenly.
Types of imposter syndrome?
1. The perfectionist
2. The expert
3. The natural genius
4. The soloist
5. The Superwoman/man
What causes imposter syndrome?
he causes can differ between individuals, their childhood and family background.
1. Family background
2. New to work or school
3. Social anxiety
4. Personality
Continued.
4. Juggling between tasks
5. Setting high goals
6. Attributing success to luck
7. Having questions about self-worth
Risk factors of imposter syndrome
Anyone can get affected by imposter syndrome. However, people who run towards perfection have an increased risk of getting affected by imposter syndrome.