# Impostor syndrome
Created On: 05-29-2025 08:07 am
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Definition:
> …a psychological experience characterized by persistent self-doubt and the inability to believe that one's success is deserved, despite evidence of competence
I’ve struggled with this my entire life… I am where I am today because of my hard work and discipline, but yet I feel as though it’s never deserved or that I’m good enough. This holds me back.
It promotes neglecting myself; preventing me from recognizing the goodness and the positive traits within me, that make me, me; my essence.
What’s worse than rejecting our inner essence? I suppose, allowing it to keep happening; being a passive observer.