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Imposter Syndrome Worksheet (PDF, Carepatron)
This worksheet is designed to help you identify and challenge thoughts related to imposter syndrome.
I Am (Mobile app)
Building self-love and self-confidence is key in mitigating feelings of being an imposter. Self-affirmation apps such as these can be a good way to introduce these daily reminders into your routine.
Videos
(TEDx, YouTube video)
Lisa and Richard Orbé-Austin, licensed psychologists and founders of Dynamic Transitions Psychological Consulting, offer tips for recognizing triggers and dealing with the imposter syndrome.
Imposter Syndrome: Why You Have It & How to Overcome It
(struthless, YouTube video)
Struthless, a YouTuber, content creator, illustrator, and animator, speaks on his experience with imposter syndrome and how it has affected his mental health personally.
Chapman Learning Commons Resources
Related Toolkits
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Related Blogposts
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What I Would Do Differently If I Could Do University All Over Again by Lia
Read some reflections and advice from a previous upper-year student on life during university.
I Think I Can: Determining Your Self-Efficacy by Appu
Many students often encounter a sudden lack of confidence in their abilities during university; thus, determining one’s self-efficacy is important.
Your Turn
Now you have learned several tools to approach feeling imposter syndrome. Take some time to ask yourself:
- What is your biggest takeaway?
- How did your perception of imposter syndrome change throughout the learning process?
Drop your comments below to tell us what you think!
