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Kelly Vincent, Psy.D. | Holistic Psychologist
@dr.kellyvincent

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Imposter syndrome is real. 😔 First please know it is not an actual syndrome recognized by the medical or psychological community. 🤨 It was originally coined the imposter phenomenon. So, what is imposter syndrome? 🤔 Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon 😯 where individuals doubt their own abilities, feel like frauds, and believe that their achievements are the result of luck rather than their own competence. People experiencing imposter syndrome often have difficulty internalizing their accomplishments 🏆 , attributing them to external factors instead. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and anxiety, even in situations where they are highly skilled or accomplished. 😣 Let me also tell you that imposter syndrome is *really* common. Especially when you are starting something new or completely out of your comfort zone 😒. Remember the brain likes comfy and cozy and familiar. 🙋🏻‍♀️ If you are needing more support around feeling like a fraud, comment IMPOSTER and I’ll DM you a link to my free guide. PLEASE SEE DISCLAIMER IN HIGHLIGHTS #impostersyndrome #impostersyndromeisreal #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfesteem #selfconfidence