Have you ever felt like you’re living a life you don’t deserve? Or, that you are offered opportunities you aren’t qualified for?
Turns out, even the highest achievers go through the same thing as you, and it’s called the impostor syndrome.
Impostor syndrome affects 70 percent of millennials and counting. This syndrome is defined as an extreme case of self-doubt. So extreme that it stops you from chasing your dreams or sharing your experiences with those that are two steps behind you.
It’s the inability to internalize (or believe) in your success despite external evidence of that success.
You constantly think everything you do is fraudulent. But guess what? You are worthy of your experiences. You have earned your place no matter what stage of life, or your career, you are in.
The 5 types of impostor syndrome are:
The Perfectionist: You set your own bar a little too high, because reaching a goal means it must not have been that hard to do.
The SuperHuman: Overworking yourself means you’re the best, right?
The Natural Genius: Really good at stuff, but only do what’s comfortable.
The Soloist: Thinks asking for help shows weakness.
The Expert: You know your stuff but freeze when someone asks you to demonstrate your competence.
This syndrome may stop you from reaching your biggest career goals or pushing yourself to grow. If you think you may be dealing with impostor syndrome, Mint created an infographic explaining the different types, how each type may affect your finances, and tips to overcoming it.
