Impostor syndrome affects up to 70% of people and I see it so often that I wanted to look at what it is, where it came from and what we can do about it.

It’s a fascinating phenomenon which once uncovered can lead to self-exploration and changing our thoughts.

Links:

The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention. Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice, 15(3), 241–247:

https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1979-26502-001

Latest large scale review study on Impostor syndrome: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7174434/

Dr Valerie Young: https://impostorsyndrome.com/

An article I wrote many years ago:

"Failures can be the pillars of success”:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC261763/

CBT techniques which may help: https://www.healthline.com/health/cognitive-restructuring

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