Imposter syndrome can affect your job satisfaction and performance, but you can overcome it and recognize your capabilities. Illustration of man looking into a mask.

Imposter syndrome is a mental state and way of thinking that means you doubt your abilities and worth, leading to a persistent fear that you’ll be exposed as a fraud, explains psychotherapist ...

Impostor syndrome describes self-doubt, which afflicts many people. By being psychologically flexible, however, we can overcome these feelings. Accessibility statement Skip to main content ...

The roots of impostor syndrome can stretch back to certain family dynamics in childhood, Orbé-Austin explains. Although we see these same dynamics in white families, they’re exacerbated in ...

The foundational leadership stereotype that caused imposter syndrome for so many may be past its use-by date, but the compulsion it creates to grow and improve won’t ever be. As you walk into a new ...

Photo: Getty · Maskot via Getty Images. If you’ve ever felt inadequate or been plagued with self-doubt at work, then you’re not alone. Even those with years of experience and hard-earned ...

In the dorm room, two girls sat cautiously apart on the bed. They were, at a moment’s glance, the spitting image of each other, but if one were to take a closer look they might have noticed that ...

Imposter syndrome affects countless women across industries, ... Regular exercise, mindfulness practices, and adequate rest contribute to stronger self-image and improved professional performance.

Imposter syndrome, ambivalent darling of our culture, captures diverse investigations into how we understand ourselves, each other, and our relationships, grounded in unrelenting doubt. Postmodern ...

My images don’t have to look like anyone else’s, and my process doesn’t have to follow an unspoken set of rules. Imposter syndrome thrives on comparison, on the belief that we must measure ...

Kane Brown in New York City on Sept. 7, 2023. Cindy Ord/Getty Images "They’d be like, 'Just look at him. He’s not country. That’s not what country looks like,' yada, yada, yada.