Too Ambitious In Life? Beware Of Impostor Syndrome

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JAKARTA - No matter how high the achievements have been, there will always be feelings of unworthiness and assume that the success achieved is just a coincidence. This condition is known as impostor syndrome.

This unique syndrome usually occurs in ambitious people with a fairly high standard of success. As a result, they are afraid that people will realize that he is a fraud with no real abilities.

Launching the Herworld page, Wednesday, August 4, this mental disorder was discovered in 1978. A study says that at least 70 percent of people have experienced this condition in their lives.

Some also experience symptoms such as feeling insecure, feeling ambitious, frustrated when expectations don't match expectations, and tending to be perfectionists. It can be concluded, that self-doubt can affect how he assesses all achievements, competencies, and abilities.

As doubt grows, it becomes difficult to develop a realistic self-image. This fear of inadequacy can cause mental problems in people with imposter syndrome. They may be prone to feelings of anxiety, depression, frustration, lack of confidence and shame. However, so far experts don't consider 'cheat syndrome' a mental health condition.

To prevent impostor syndrome from getting worse in yourself, there are several ways you can do, including,

Want to share

To determine how proficient your abilities are, try to share your knowledge with those around you. Because when you share knowledge with friends or a group, you will slowly realize how small or big your competence is in that field.

Back to focus on priorities

People who have impostor syndrome must also learn not to be too fixated on the high standards or perfection that they set for themselves. There are still many things you need to do, it would be better if you refocus on work or life priorities. By dividing energy and time in a balanced way, you can refocus and reduce anxiety about things that you think are less than perfect

Increase gratitude and self-appreciation

Success rarely makes people with this syndrome feel satisfied. In fact, they tend to be anxious to defend what they have just achieved. You have to give yourself space to appreciate yourself or at least be grateful. Not always everything can go according to will. Many people want to be your extraordinary self. Being grateful and appreciating yourself can make you more confident.

Think about all the achievements so far. You've worked hard to get it, so continue to be grateful to yourself!