Psychology at Work | Career Success, Leadership, Communication Skills 35. Overcome Imposter Syndrome with This Psychological Trick
Mar 26, 2025
Dive into the world of imposter syndrome, where hard-earned success often feels undeserved. Discover how we mistakenly attribute achievements to luck while magnifying our failures. Learn four actionable strategies to shift your mindset and truly own your accomplishments. Unpack the neuroscience behind the discomfort of praise for high achievers and find out why embracing your achievements is crucial for building confidence. It's time to reframe your relationship with success!
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Imposter Syndrome: A Distorted Relationship with Success
- Imposter syndrome isn't about lacking capability.
- It's about a distorted relationship with success, where achievements are minimized and failures magnified.
Sensitive Strivers and Imposter Syndrome
- Sensitive strivers, often deep thinkers and feelers, struggle with internalizing success.
- Their heightened awareness leads to constant self-evaluation, hindering their ability to recognize achievements.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: Internalize Success
- Retrain your brain to internalize successes and stop explaining them away.
- Take responsibility for achievements and appreciate them more to overcome imposter syndrome.
