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Impostor syndrome
understanding why “I never feel good enough”
An e-book to help you understand the feeling of not measuring up despite your successes. It explains the impostor cycle and five common ways of living it, then offers six practical exercises, inspired by research, to own your successes step by step.
01 · Who it is for
For anyone who fears being “found out” one day
For students, professionals, carers and anyone who puts their successes down to luck, over-prepares or doubts their place. This is a common psychological experience, and the e-book treats it as such, without turning it into a diagnosis.
It brings clear explanations, the five profiles described by Valerie Young and six exercises, from a success journal to a kind letter. Therapists and coaches can hand it to the people they support.
02 · Inside the e-book
Eight short chapters, from doubt to your own skills
A very common feeling
What research tells us about the impostor phenomenon, and why “syndrome” misleads.
The impostor cycle
Why success can keep doubt alive, in four stages.
Five ways of living it
The perfectionist, the expert, the natural genius, the soloist and the superhero.
When to talk to a professional
When doubt lasts, holds you back or comes with significant distress.
Ways to move forward
Four ways to own your successes, step by step.
My success journal
Note what you did, and above all the skills you used.
Softening your inner rules
Turn each demanding rule into a gentler one to try out.
My plan for moving forward
Get ready for the next situation likely to trigger doubt.
03 · A look inside
Clear, airy pages, made to be read slowly
Good to know
This e-book offers bearings and goes alongside the care of a doctor or therapist. If you have thoughts of suicide, seek help now: call your local emergency number (112 in Europe, 999 in the UK, 911 in the US), Samaritans on 116 123 (UK and Ireland) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US).
Start your success journal, one small success at a time
Also available in French: Le syndrome de l’imposteur
Editorial direction: Marie-Agnès ThulliezTIRCIA
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