What type of an imposter are you?

Plus 10 traits that are tied to feeling like a fraud.

I struggle with a combination of the expert and the soloist — bust mostly the expert, especially in writing my book. I feel like I have to legitimize everything I know with proof that I know it all. This is impossible and yet I feel perpetually like an imposter because I can’t know everything. It’s a cycle that keeps me trapped, and it becomes easy for me to fall into a deep abyss of negative self-talk and low self-esteem regarding how good or smart I really am. I know I can’t be alone, and yet it’s incredibly difficult to unlearn (more on this on Friday).

Reflect and comment: Share in the comments which imposter type you struggle with and an example of how it manifests in your life.

Surprising Traits Linked to Imposter Syndrome

I highlighted ways earlier this month that imposter syndrome can manifest for children of immigrants. But I want to highlight other traits that are tied to this phenomena that we may not consciously know are linked. People who struggle with imposter syndrome tend to utilize other behaviors and coping mechanisms. These are 10 other traits that can be tied to imposter syndrome: