{"id":26834,"date":"2024-12-04T10:43:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T02:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&p=26834"},"modified":"2024-12-05T17:23:24","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T09:23:24","slug":"struggling-with-imposter-syndrome-follow-our-guide-to-overcoming-self-doubt","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/struggling-with-imposter-syndrome-follow-our-guide-to-overcoming-self-doubt\/","title":{"rendered":"Struggling with imposter syndrome? Follow our guide to overcoming self-doubt."},"content":{"rendered":"\n \n
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Imposter syndrome can cause self-doubt despite your achievements. The key to overcoming it includes: recognising imposter syndrome as a series of negative thoughts, celebrating your successes, challenging any doubts, seeking support if you need it and focusing on your growth to build confidence.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

Do you ever feel like you don\u2019t belong in your degree, even though you\u2019ve worked hard to get there? Or maybe you catch yourself thinking, \u201cEveryone else is so much smarter than me. It\u2019s only a matter of time before they realise I\u2019m a fake.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If that sounds familiar, you\u2019re not alone. This feeling is called imposter syndrome<\/a>, and it\u2019s surprisingly common, especially among high-achieving students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is imposter syndrome?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imposter syndrome is the persistent belief that you\u2019re not as competent as others think you are. Even when you succeed, you might attribute it to luck rather than your skills or effort. It can make you feel like you don\u2019t deserve your accomplishments, which can lead lead to anxiety and self-doubt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a university setting, where competition can be intense, imposter syndrome can appear easily. You might feel it after struggling with a tough assignment, getting constructive feedback, seeing posts on Instagram or comparing yourself to someone who *seems* to be doing well in their academic and personal lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognising imposter syndrome within yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the first steps to overcoming imposter syndrome is recognising it for what it is: a pattern of negative thoughts, not the truth. Some common feelings can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n