Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

What is Impostor Syndrome?

• Having a fear of everything you see.

• Being incredibly shy.

• Feelings of being a fraud or a failure.

• Feeling of disliking everyone you meet.

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Impostor Syndrome is NOT a mental illness

• True

• False

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What 2 common emotions do people with Impostor Syndrome feel?

• They don't feel much.

• Anger and Fear

• Pride and Anger

• Anxiety and Fear

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Who struggles with Impostor Syndrome?

• Men and Women of all cultures

• Only Men

• Teenagers

• Mostly children

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What can you do to overcome Impostor feelings?

• Talk to others

• Engage in positive self-talk

• Build an emotional management tool box

• All of the Above

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