The Imposter Monster: Conquering Imposter Syndrome at Work
Have you ever felt like a phony or a fraud at work? The good news is that you’re not alone. Many people, especially women, report feelings of Imposter Syndrome in their careers. Not everyone can fully enjoy their own success, and constant feelings of self-doubt can lead to damaging consequences. Learn about Imposter Syndrome and how to beat that Imposter Monster.
What is Imposter Syndrome?
Imposter Syndrome is the inability to enjoy success internally. It is often the albatross for powerful and accomplished women who feel they have somehow fooled their colleagues and supervisors into thinking they are competent. Casualties of Imposter Syndrome can become so crippled by their feelings of inadequacy that their job and mental health suffers.
Sufferers of Imposter Syndrome may constantly wonder when the jig will be up. When will their partners, bosses, and coworkers figure out that they have been faking it all along? Their imaginations are their greatest enemy, and they feel they are working in a house of cards that could collapse at any moment.
Many people ask, is Imposter Syndrome a mental illness? The answer is not straightforward, and I’ll keep it short. Imposter Syndrome is not a recognized psychiatric condition in the DSM. It is considered a cognitive distortion that…
