I often feel like a fraud, as if I’m not who people think I am.
I fear that others will figure out that I’m masquerading as a competent, capable person.
It’s hard to accept praise, compliments, and positive feedback.
If I’d had any success in life, it’s been out of sheer luck, not my skills, talents, or strengths.
When I receive a compliment, the voice inside my head says things like, ‘If only they really knew how I am.’
I tend to fixate on mistakes and brush off moments of success.
I often compare my intelligence, abilities, levels of productivity, and other aspects of myself to others around me.
My mistakes and imperfections are proof that I’m not an intelligent, capable person.
I struggle greatly with procrastination when I fear that I won’t do a task well.
I view struggling with a task – even if I eventually complete it – as proof that I’m not really competent.
I spend a lot of time and energy preparing for tasks to avoid being seen as incapable.
When I do something well, I worry that I won’t be able to do it again and that I’ve set unrealistic expectations.
