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The 5 Types of Imposter Syndrome
The term impostor phenomenon was coined in 1978 by researchers Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in their studies of women who felt like...
What is Imposter Syndrome? Signs, Symptoms and Why High Achievers Experience It
Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that your success isn’t deserved, despite evidence of your achievements. People who experience it doubt their abilities, feel uncomfortable being praised, attribute success to...
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work and University
Learning to overcome imposter syndrome requires practical strategies to address self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. Feeling like a fraud or an imposter is...
Procrastination and Anxiety: How Self-Compassion Helps Break the Cycle
Procrastination and anxiety often fuel one another, which can make it very difficult to complete tasks, as the combination of both can exacerbate...
Understanding Self-harm
Self-harm is the deliberate cutting, cigarette burning or other repetitive mutilation of body tissue. Learn more about this coping mechanism.