Have you ever considered yourself as a failure and inadequate despite your high performance and great achievement? If the answer is yes, you might experience a phenomenon which is called imposter syndrome. Imposter syndrome is the state of being agitated and overwhelmed with self-doubt. People with imposter syndrome experience lack of confidence, motivation and negative self-talks.

This phenomenon can happen due to impossible standards and expectations that`s set by families which produce a perfectionist who`s unsatisfied with their success and achievements. Change can also lead to anxiety especially when it involves a new role and environment because often lack of experience and information are included when it comes to trying new things. Moreover, some people are afraid to be criticized by their surroundings, petrified that their weaknesses and incompetence will be exposed. Therefore, social anxiety makes them feel they're not good enough no matter how hard they try. Imposter syndrome leads to constant anxiety and sometimes ends up with depression. It deprives people from joy of success. It turns their achievements into a burden and prevents them from pursuing greater goals. Despite its impacts, taking effective actions such as sharing feelings and not fighting them, questioning thoughts and quitting comparison can help to move past imposter syndrome.

By: Ashma Awat