Have you ever felt like an impostor? Do people believe or think you are much better than you think you really are? Let me tell you that it is extremely common. You are not an alien. In fact, statistics suggest that 75 percent of us experience impostor syndrome. It happens at least once in our lifetime…

These emotions are referred to as the “impostor syndrome.” But, it does not mean we are crazy. We are not emotionally sick. Reacting in this way is just healthy during a stressful situation. This is especially true in a new work environment or when we are facing a new task.

The imposter syndrome involves feelings of self-doubt. Makes you feel that you are incompetent despite your education, skills, or abilities. When we struggle with these feelings, we believe we have been able to “cheat”. We think we convince others that we are something we aren’t. To make it short, a big bluff.

Struggling with the fear of being discovered as a fraud.

When you struggle with these thoughts you wonder if you even deserve all the compliments. It is as if you were feeling a conflict between your own self-perception and the way others perceive you. You just do not believe what is happening. You feel like a fraud. You fear that at one point or another, the other person will discover your true self. You take any tiny mistake on yourself. You then work to reinforce your own belief of lack of intelligence and ability.

The stress, direct effect of the fear of “being discovered” works

as gasoline for the cycle of anxiety. This mindset of “feeling less” hurts you and makes you act in a less productive way. In fact, it enables your ability to think properly. It makes you even more vulnerable to those mistakes

Psychologists consider that some specific personality traits can push someone into this impostor syndrome. These traits include insecurities, perfectionistic tendencies, and underestimation, among others.

Overcoming the feeling of being an impostor

There is a need to learn how to cope. We must deal with feelings of self-doubt. If possible, we should resolve the sense of being a fraud. To resolve these emotions, we need to understand them. We need to discover why we are experiencing self-doubts and fear of being discovered or exposed as fraud. When and what triggers them?

To overcome the feeling of being an impostor you need to work on your self-esteem. Recognize your abilities. Acknowledge your skills and accomplishments as a key. and use them as a re- minder. Focus on yourself. Compare yourself only with your-self.

Finally, understand that you will feel insecure, and you make mistakes and face something new…Search for a mentor. Ask for help. Allow yourself to make mistakes at the beginning of a new experience. We all do!