What is Imposter Syndrome?

 

Have you ever been in a situation where you lacked confidence and it made you feel like you were a fraud or maybe playing pretend?

This...is Imposter Syndrome.

Imposter syndrome is a psychological phenomenon in which people are unable to internalize their accomplishments so they constantly fear being exposed as a “fraud” or as lacking the necessary skills for the tasks they have been doing.

The #BIPOC community is one of the hardest hit when it comes to imposter syndrome. Many BIPOC individuals feel as though they don't belong due to the portrayed societal standards. There is a lack of representation, lack of support, and prejudicial attitudes found in the workplace and internalizations of microaggressions throughout society.

Look at it this way...it's like a community as a whole is a child and the parent is always telling them how they aren't good enough. This takes a massive toll on the mental health of someone. One of the best ways you can free yourself from Imposter Syndrome is by meeting with a therapist who carries a social justice lens.

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