How Do You Keep Yourself From Feeling Like A Total Impostor?

Sometimes, no matter how much you accomplish, you can find yourself thinking that it's all been dumb luck and you don't actually deserve any of it.

And you psyche yourself out, afraid that any minute, everyone will figure out that you’re a total fraud.

Whether you have a new job, feel like a little fish in the huge pond that is your dream school, or are just trying to navigate life, we want to know: How do you deal with impostor syndrome?

FYI: Impostor syndrome is how experts typically refer to this persistent feeling of self-doubt, which can sometimes be accompanied by other symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Maybe you keep a file of positive feedback from your boss, professor, or peers to remind yourself that you do good work.

Or maybe you use fashion as a way to feel more suited to the role you feel like a faker in.

Or maybe you're all about positive affirmations every morning.

Tell us your best tricks in the comments below and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Health post.

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How Do You Keep Yourself From Feeling Like A Total Impostor?

Sometimes, no matter how much you accomplish, you can find yourself thinking that it's all been dumb luck and you don't actually deserve any of it.

Whether you have a new job, feel like a little fish in the huge pond that is your dream school, or are just trying to navigate life, we want to know: How do you deal with impostor syndrome?

Maybe you keep a file of positive feedback from your boss, professor, or peers to remind yourself that you do good work.

Or maybe you use fashion as a way to feel more suited to the role you feel like a faker in.

Or maybe you're all about positive affirmations every morning.

Tell us your best tricks in the comments below and you could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed Health post.

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