Low Confidence and Impostor Syndrome
Low confidence and Impostor Syndrome aren’t just about doubting your abilities. They are combinations of complex thoughts and feelings where you believe you’re not as competent as others perceive you to be. Despite evidence to the contrary, people with Impostor Syndrome attribute their accomplishments to luck rather than ability and fear that others will eventually unmask them as a fraud.
Often, Impostor Syndrome and other confidence issues are avoidance behaviours. We doubt ourselves or attack ourselves as a way of avoiding experiencing something else coming up inside of us. For example, it’s common for people with Impostor Syndrome or confidence issues to have had experiences being criticised at home, school or work. It’s quite common for those people’s minds to (unconsciously) side with the criticisms as a way of avoiding emotions towards the people criticising them.
If you’re struggling with feelings of being an impostor or with low confidence, help is available. By working together, we can address your concerns and help you feel more confident and secure in your achievements.
Symptoms of Low Confidence Or Impostor Syndrome
Impostor Syndrome and other confidence issues can manifest in various ways, impacting your personal and professional life.
Symptoms include:
- Persistent self-doubt
- Fear of not meeting expectations
- Sabotaging one's own success
- Overworking to cover up perceived inadequacies
- Feeling undeserving of success
- Fear of failure and exposure as a fraud
- Difficulty accepting praise and recognition
Getting Help With Impostor Syndrome & Other Confidence Issues
Addressing confidence issues can lead to a more fulfilling professional life and a greater sense of personal achievement. Understanding the underlying causes of your doubts and fears can significantly ease these feelings.
Seeing a Psychologist
As a psychologist working in Melbourne, I often help individuals understand and overcome confidence issues like Impostor Syndrome. Feel free to book in with me to start exploring options.
Centre for Clinical Interventions
The Centre for Clinical Interventions is a website with lots of resources on modules on self-esteem that can help with confidence issues like Imposter Syndrome.
Self-Help Resources
For those experiencing milder forms of Impostor Syndrome, self-help resources like videos, podcasts, and books can be beneficial.
Are You Struggling With Low Confidence? Let's talk.
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