What you’re calling imposter syndrome isn’t a syndrome, and it might not even be the problem you think it is. In 1978, psychologists Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne Imes introduced the concept,... Read more »
High-achiever. Go-getter. Leader. Decisive. Reliable. Strong. If others were asked to characterize you, these would be a few choice descriptors. You may never have thought about it, though, admittedly, this tracks. You... Read more »
To C.M. – a reminder. We live in an age of specialization in which the counsel of professionals is sought for everything from parenting and relationship advice to matters of health and... Read more »
Marcus, a COO I worked with, had just helped carry his company through a major acquisition. Millions of dollars secured, a decade of effort proven out, every external marker of success… yet... Read more »
Almost all Americans are familiar with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its long-term, sometimes devastating effects on people’s lives—crippling anxiety, depression, disturbing flashbacks, sleep problems, irritability, concentration difficulties, and much, much more.... Read more »
Thomas Sowell published his groundbreaking book The Einstein Syndrome[1] in 2001, following his earlier book Late Talking Children.[2] In The Einstein Syndrome, Sowell analyzes the traits of children with above-average intelligence who... Read more »
As a psychologist interested in challenges throughout the life cycle, I have had the pleasure of working with those just beginning their life journey and those at the end. Not surprisingly, many... Read more »
Eldest daughter syndrome describes the unofficial role many firstborn girls adopt in their families: part caretaker, part role model, part overachiever. These daughters often help raise siblings, manage household tasks, and even... Read more »
Have you ever wondered, “Am I really autistic—or just overthinking it?” If so, you’re not alone. Many autistic individuals—especially those diagnosed later in life—experience what’s known as autism imposter syndrome. This form... Read more »
Imposter syndrome—feeling like you don’t deserve your achievements or are not as competent as others think—is not new. However, with the rise of AI, a unique form of imposter syndrome is emerging.... Read more »