As Miss South Africa 2025, Qhawekazi Mazaleni shares her powerful journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, revealing the inner struggles that many high achievers face, and encouraging women everywhere ...

Imposter syndrome is a well-documented psychological phenomenon, particularly pervasive among business leaders and high achievers. It describes a persistent feeling of self-doubt and fear of being ...

Dr. Young says it's true that imposter syndrome is more common in women, because there are so many misconceptions out there about women not being as competent as men. But that sense of uncertainty ...

One ingredient to success is immersing yourself into things that don’t always feel comfortable or familiar. In a best-case scenario, these situations can give you the opportunity to stretch, shine, ...

I’ve been going nonstop the past year. It’s my third year as an assistant professor. I should feel more ease, settled in my position, but I don’t. I obsess over my classes, prep and grading even ...

The idea of an imposter syndrome has emerged over the past several decades as a way to explain the self-doubts and questioning that occur when people finally achieve the success they’ve desired for ...

You know that feeling, the one where you’re sure at any moment your colleagues are going to find out you don’t really know what you’re doing and you’re not sure how you even made it to this level in ...

Working remotely can come with perks, such as increased flexibility and comfort. However, there are some drawbacks to remote work. For instance, some research suggests that working from home can ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

Have you been feeling like you’ve fooled the admissions committee and faculty into believing that you are more competent, intelligent, qualified, and/or talented than you actually are? Do you ...

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In this liberating new book, award-winning writer and presenter of BBC Radio 4’s All in the Mind, Claudia Hammond, helps us to take the pressure off with a psychological toolkit that is both practical ...