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Imposter Syndrome

The document discusses imposter syndrome, which is defined as persistent feelings of inadequacy and intellectual fraudulence despite objective success. It manifests as beliefs that one is not as smart or talented as others perceive, or that one's success is not deserved. Around 70% of the US population experiences imposter syndrome. The document recommends ways to address imposter syndrome, such as recognizing common phrases associated with it, listening to one's body, coming up with a visualization, and talking to others about the experience.

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Imposter Syndrome

The document discusses imposter syndrome, which is defined as persistent feelings of inadequacy and intellectual fraudulence despite objective success. It manifests as beliefs that one is not as smart or talented as others perceive, or that one's success is not deserved. Around 70% of the US population experiences imposter syndrome. The document recommends ways to address imposter syndrome, such as recognizing common phrases associated with it, listening to one's body, coming up with a visualization, and talking to others about the experience.

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HOW TO DEFINE AND IDENTIFY

Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome can be defined as a

collection of feelings of inadequacy that

persist despite evident success.


WHAT IS 'Imposters' suffer from chronic self-doubt

IMPOSTER and a sense of intellectual fraudulence

SYNDROME? that override any feelings of success or

external proof of their competence.

The persistent inability to believe


that one's success is deserved or

has been legitimately achieved as

a result of one's own efforts or

skills.
How Does Imposter Syndrome Show Itself?
I am looking at it from the view point of the
workplace, but Imposter Syndrome can present
itself in all areas of life

"I don't "I am not "I dont


"I am a as smart as deserve
belong
fraud" they think this
here" I am" position"
~70%
OF THE US

POPULATION DEALS

WITH IMPOSTER

SYNDROME
QUICK VIDEO ON
IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Like the video said, there

HOW TO is not a proven way to

ADDRESS "overcome" imposter


IMPOSTER
SYNDROME syndrome. But there are

ways to recognize and

address it.  

Fun Hacks | Marceline Anderson


Recognizing Imposter Syndrome

LISTEN TO THE LISTEN TO COME UP WITH TALK


WORDS YOU ARE
YOUR BODY AN IMAGE FOR ABOUT IT
SAYING IN YOUR
WHEN YOU YOUR WITH
HEAD OR OUT LOUD

AND RECOGNIZE FEEL IMPOSTER SOMEONE

THE LANGUAGE SYNDROME


IMPOSTER
YOU USE
SYNDROME Once you identify those Voicing these

feelings and phrases, feelings helps you


Know those phrases so
Find out where give it a physical image learn more about
that in the future you
so when it appears you yourself and lets you
you feel 
recognize it is imposter
can see it and push it know that you are not
discomfort
syndrome and not true
away alone
Positive Affirmations

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