“Many high achievers share a dirty little secret: Deep down they feel like complete frauds” – Learn how to fix your impostor syndrome.

Many high achievers share a dirty little secret: Deep down they feel like complete frauds–their accomplishments the result of serendipitous luck.
This psychological phenomenon, known as impostor syndrome, reflects a belief that you’re an inadequate and incompetent failure, despite evidence that indicates you’re skilled and quite successful.
Expert on the subject, Dr. Valerie Young, has categorized it into subgroups:

•  The Perfectionist

•  The Superwoman/man

•  The Natural Genius

• The Soloist

•  The Expert

Through her personal research, Young uncovered several “competence types”–or internal rules that people who struggle with confidence attempt to follow. This categorization is often overlooked in the conversation, but her reading of it can be really helpful in identifying bad habits or patterns that may be holding you back from your full potential.
Read more on the summary of the competence types Young identifies so you can see if you recognize yourself. I also provide some examples you might relate to in your day-to-day life, as well as questions you can ask yourself.

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