Wellbeing | How to combat Imposter Syndrome

Do you suffer from strong feelings of inadequacy or self-doubt? Are you tempted to down-play your strengths and shun praise from others? Or do you have a persistent internalised fear of being exposed as a fraud?

If the answer to any of these is yes, then it is highly likely that you are suffering from Imposter Syndrome. And, late last year Michelle Obama proved publicly that, not only is it extremely common, it is nothing to be ashamed of.

What is Imposter Syndrome?

Imposter Syndrome (also known as imposter phenomenon, impostorism or fraud syndrome) is a psychological pattern whereby an individual doubts their capabilities and squashes their accomplishments because they don’t feel worthy of praise.