Impostor Syndrome: What is It and What Are Its Consequences? - Exploring your mind
On average, people with better skills and abilities tend to suffer from imposter syndrome. They perceive themselves as frauds and fear that at some point it'll be revealed that they're not as exceptional as they seem to be.
The Journal of Multicultural Counseling and Development conducted a study claiming that impostor syndrome occurs frequently among social and ethnic minorities. In fact, it’s enough to simply belong to another culture, nationality, or even gender to harbor stereotyped and negative beliefs about one’s own competence.
How do you overcome impostor syndrome? You need to work on your thoughts and emotions. We give you seven keys to fight it!