Impostor Syndrome and Perfectionism
There are many potential sources of impostor syndrome. Family messages and expectations, situational factors like being a student, being in a group for whom there are societal stereotypes regarding competence and intelligence, and aspects of organizational culture...
When it Comes to Impostor Syndrome, Do Examine Childhood Messages – But Don’t Get Stuck There
Even well-meaning parents can inadvertently send messages that impact how competent and confident their children later feel. If the only response to earning all As and one B is, “What’s that B doing there?” the child quickly learns that the only thing that’s...
What If I Really AM an Impostor?
Dear Dr. Young, For me, it’s always been about achieving success when I have no business doing so. That’s not to say that I exploit others, far from it! Instead, it’s that I shouldn’t be in the position I am in because I don’t know these things, I don’t have the...
The Opposite of Impostor Syndrome
Impostor syndrome describes the tendency to dismiss evidence of our accomplishments. To believe instead that we’ve fooled others into thinking we’re more intelligent or capable than we “know” ourselves to be and that it’s just a matter of time before we’re found out....
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