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“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be?” — Marianne Williamson
Imposter Syndrome
- What is Imposter Syndrome and How You Can Combat It - Ted Talk by Elizabeth CoxEven after writing eleven books and winning several awards, Maya Angelou couldn't escape the doubt that she hadn't earned her accomplishments. This feeling of fraudulence is extremely common. Why can't so many of us shake feelings that our ideas and skills aren't worthy of others' attention? Elizabeth Cox describes the psychology behind the imposter syndrome, and what you can do to combat it.
- The Imposter Syndrome Paradox - Lisa and Richard Orbé TedXDeerParkLisa and Richard describe the phenomenon known as the Impostor Syndrome where people have trouble internalizing their accomplishments and are in constant fear of being exposed as a fraud. The paradox is that people who have Impostor Syndrome are not frauds; they are high achievers, extremely competent, skilled and often very successful. Lisa and Richard offer tips for recognizing triggers and dealing with the Imposter Syndrome.
- The Imposter Syndrome Banishing Spell - Dona Sarkar - TEDxUIUCDona explains what Imposter Syndrome is and what you can do to banish it from your life and grow as an individual. “I believe the 7.6 billion people we share this earth with can and SHOULD develop technical skills to help achieve their goals. I'm determined to spend the rest of my life working to make this happen.”
- The Power of Believing You Can Change - TED - Carol DweckCarol Dweck researches “growth mindset” — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that’s slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it … or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field.
- Overcoming Imposter SyndromeTips on overcoming imposter syndrome from a university professor
- 5 Different Types of Imposter Syndrome (and 5 Ways to Battle Each One) - The MuseAdvice on how to manage imposter syndrome at work
- What is Imposter Syndrome? - Psycom.netDescription of causes, effects, and how to manage Imposter Syndrome from a psychologist
- What is Imposter Syndrome? - VerywellDefinition, Symptoms, Traits, Causes, and Ways to Cope with Imposter Syndrome
- Test for Imposter Phenomenon, and scoringThe original assessment instrument to evaluate if someone has Impostor Phenomenon/Syndrome
- Feel Like You Don't Belong? You Might Have Imposter SyndromeDescription of Imposter Syndrome in college students, and ways to manage it.