Imposter Syndrome: A Real Phenomenon

Imposter Syndrome: A Real Phenomenon

You’ve achieved something meaningful. So why does part of you still worry that people will discover you don’t belong?

Success alone may not quiet impostor feelings. This guided booklet helps you understand the cycle behind them and consider a different response.

Working from one real moment in your life, you’ll:

• Identify what triggered the feeling

• Trace the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that followed

• Explore what the moment seemed to mean about your competence or belonging

• Consider whether your environment presents real barriers, too

• Choose a small experiment and notice what happens

Created by Dr. Xan Banker, Psy.D., L.P., this booklet is an invitation to approach self-doubt with curiosity and make room in your self-concept for what you’ve learned and accomplished.

For educational self-reflection. It is not a substitute for individualized mental health care.