Do you have an inner imposter? It’s that hard-to-ignore voice in your head that tells you you’re unworthy of success or happiness. Inner imposters tell us that we’re frauds. And it’s more common than you think. Studies on imposter syndrome have shown that up to 70% of people will experience feelings of ‘imposterism’ at some point in their life.
Inner imposters can prevent people from sharing their ideas or pursuing their ambitions, and lead to feelings of low self-worth. But the good news is that there are solutions, and one of the most powerful is to learn about imposter syndrome so you can combat it.
Why do some people have imposter syndrome?
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