Have you ever questioned who you are and whether you really have anything to offer? Feeling “like a fraud” is a surprisingly common phenomenon we call Imposter Syndrome.
What is imposter syndrome?
It is estimated that 70 per cent of people from all walks of life experience this type of self doubt at some point in their lives. And the evidence suggests that even very talented and successful people can be haunted by the sense of being a fraud. First responders aren’t immune to this self-doubt, and these feelings can occur at various times in your career.
So where does this feeling come from?
Imposter syndrome is linked to shame. Shame is a social emotion. It evolved to prevent us from damaging our social relationships, and also motivate us to repair them. These powerful feelings contribute to the fabric of values and order that hold our society together. But when they go rogue, or develop a “mind of their own”, they can be seriously
handicapping.
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