Sunday, February 21, 2010

Imposter Phenomenon...




“I’m so stupid!”  “I’m not popular!”  “I’m a failure!”
Do you put yourself down to get compliments?   This happens a lot in academics.  


Stop!  


You sound stupid and your peer group gets very weary of finding compliments to offset your self-putdowns. 

Technically, it's called The Imposter Phenomenon.  
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome

This is a psychological syndrome where one denies accomplishments and internalizes failure.  It's also a bad communication habit used to get attention and a by-product is a diminished core of self-confidence. 



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