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🤔“What if everyone finds out who I really am”: why do we sometimes feel like impostors and what to do about it?

You have a lot of diplomas, certificates, respect from colleagues and praise from others - but you still do not believe in your merits? You do not leave the feeling that you are about to be exposed, because your success is only a coincidence, and not the merit of talent or qualifications. This psychological phenomenon is called "Impostor Syndrome" - the inability of a person to attribute their achievements to their own efforts. This is not a medical diagnosis, but it can make life worse.

🧑🏽‍🔬 Scientists are still arguing about the causes of the impostor syndrome. Among the possible factors are the family atmosphere in childhood. For example, having a smart brother or sister with whom you were constantly compared. Or, on the contrary, excessive praise in your direction and the assurance that you can easily achieve everything. However, having matured, it becomes clear: a lot is given with difficulty, which means that you are not as good as everyone thought.

💡Impostor Syndrome is also associated with the Dunning-Kruger effect. People with low qualifications sometimes overestimate their abilities, while professionals doubt themselves, feel insecure, and consider others to be more competent.

According to a study in the United States, up to 82% of people experienced impostor syndrome❗️

💫 Natalie Portman, Kate Winslet and Emma Watson admitted it, and Neil Gaiman had nightmares of revelation after the release of several bestsellers.

How Imposter Syndrome can hurt
It's hard for a person to take on a new business. Doubts and fears lead to either unhealthy perfectionism or procrastination. This is similar to self-destruction, which affects the quality of life, interferes with development and rational decision-making.

❗️ If you often feel like an impostor, you can get rid of it in two ways: on your own with the help of feedback, or by talking to a psychologist. Acknowledging a feeling helps to realize it and overcome it. Ask your relatives and friends to give realistic feedback, this will gradually form in you an adequate understanding of yourself.

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4 months ago

Amazing critical thinking game alert🚨

Participants of our Skepsis training course in France created a nice learning game🎮
It is devoted to raise critical thinking and explain the different kinds of mistakes we have in our brains🧠

The game has 6 small games: baises, fallacies, prejudices, and many more. The idea is to pass every round and find a word.
When you finish all the levels, in the end, you will have a full sentence.

Here is a link to the game: bit.ly/3o6nTGV

Leave us a comment under this post on how was the game. Participants put lots of effort to create the game💪🏽

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5 months ago