Imposter syndrome is roughly defined as having doubts about your abilities and internally feeling like a fraud. It disproportionately affects high-achievers, who find it difficult to accept the reality of their accomplishments. Mentally they have conflict and wonder if they are truly deserving of accolades. Fear of being exposed as a fraud can intensify and become debilitating.
Imposter Syndrome was a concept that was developed by psychologists Pauline Rose Clance and Suzanne Imes. First termed “imposter phenomenon,” in their original study from 1978, they focused on high-achieving women.
The psychologists postulated that “despite outstanding academic and professional accomplishments, women who experience the imposter syndrome persist in believing that they are really not bright and have fooled anyone who thinks otherwise.”
What they learned has inspired decades of thought leadership, programs, and initiatives to address imposter syndrome in women. Even famous women — from Hollywood superstars such as Charlize Theron and Viola Davis to business leaders such as Sheryl Sandberg and even former First Lady Michelle Obama and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor — have confessed to experiencing it.
If you believe that you are doubting your own abilities unnecessarily, especially when being complimented or appreciated, you may be suffering from Imposter Syndrome. It is not only annoying and distracting, it could be holding you back from achieving your full potential.
Hypnosis techniques have been developed by professional clinicians to eliminate any feelings that you don’t deserve credit for what you’ve accomplished. By simply relaxing and listening to a specialized audio download you will begin to free yourself of the double-minded thoughts that won’t let you completely accept and enjoy your accomplishments.
You can download and begin listening to the session instantly – right now if you wish to. Listen to the MP3 download on your computer or use it on your tablet or phone.
You can read more about this effective session on the Imposter Syndrome download page. You’ll discover the benefits of freeing yourself from those unwanted thoughts. And consider downloading the hypnosis session while you’re there. You’ll be glad that you did.
