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Am I an Imposter?
As I sat in my office, staring at the computer screen, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I didn’t belong. Despite my impressive credentials and numerous accomplishments, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was just pretending to be good at my job.
Every time I received a compliment or recognition for my work, I felt a sense of panic wash over me. I was sure that it was only a matter of time before someone discovered that I was a fraud, that I had just been lucky, or that I had somehow managed to deceive everyone into thinking I was competent.
I often found myself comparing myself to my colleagues, convinced that they were all smarter and more capable than I was. I would stay late at the office, working tirelessly to try and prove to myself and others that I was worthy of my position.
But no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was an imposter.
It was exhausting, and it left me feeling anxious and unsure of myself.
I couldn’t help but wonder if I would ever be able to overcome this sense of self-doubt and truly believe in my abilities.
Does the story above feel familiar to you?
Well, this is what imposter syndrome feels like!
Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which an individual doubts their…