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"Impostor syndrome": a dangerous disorder that can lead you to leave your job
INMA ZAMORAINMAZAMORA / MADRID
Day 12/10/2014 - 8:45 a.m.
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More and more people are facing this problem, which leads them to think that their achievements are the result of chance and not his work
"Impostor syndrome": a dangerous disorder that can lead you to leave your job
Woman. 32 years. Newly promoted. Sounds good? The truth is that sometimes everything is not as nice as a priori appear. In fact, there are times though it costs us believe it in that success rather than privilege or source of joy becomes our worst enemy. It is what is known as the "impostor syndrome" or, in other words, the difficulty of accepting the achievements and attribute our success to external factors such as luck.
Does that sound silly? In all it is. Sandra Marin, coach, consultant and trainer in "Mika de Waart," explains ABC what this dangerous condition which, far from being a simple fear or insecurity may even cost us jobs. Sufferers, says the expert, they see themselves as a complete fraud, believing that they have not promoted based on their success or intelligence, but because the stars have aligned for the position is unfairly yours.
"The 'imposter syndrome' makes the sufferer being afraid of not living up not deserve the office he holds, then think anyone will do better. Therefore, every time they invade the fear of being discovered in his supposed ignorance. "Which leads us to have this problem? According to Sandra Marin, "the" impostor syndrome "may affect many people at some point in their lives, especially when accessing a new responsibility." In addition, the expert emphasizes, "is a particularly incisive disorder successful women and students."
What is this?
The possible reasons that can trigger this disorder are, among others, "the lack of security in the same, which, coupled with low self-esteem, can lead to the conclusion that we have no power over the goals that we get as to attribute the full weight of our achievements to external factors. "However, this "impostor syndrome" emerges not only by our fears and insecurities, but also may be encouraged by the derogatory comments of other colleagues who do not consider us worthy of a new position in the company: "The power and success generate jealousy and envy among certain people, also our culture there is a propensity to think that successful people have godfathers "says Sandra Marin.
It is clear that, as argued by the coach, the "impostor syndrome" should not be taken lightly but ... is it really as bad as it seems? "Feeling constantly tested, never seem good enough and be subject to this internal dialogue as harmful causes many people not only leave their jobs, but not even propose for endorsement by the eternal fear of discovery in his 'disability'. "In fact, several studies referred to Marin, "no data to tell us that 70% of the population has suffered from this disorder at some point. Other analyzes ensure that, after interviewing several successful people, over 33% said he felt on more than one occasion unworthy of labor position held ".
How to fix
These are the seven keys that, according to Sandra Marin, we must consider if we want the "impostor syndrome" does not end up seriously damaging our race:
1. You agree that you are neither to be perfect, the "perfectionism" is a bad companion. Value yourself and love yourself; you are the most important.
2. Accept that can go wrong and you may not know all the answers to questions, or do not know how to do certain things.
3. Dare to verbalize what happens to you people around you and ask their opinion about you and your thoughts.
4. Accept compliments and praise. Do not put into question. Enjoy them, you all you deserve.
5. Make a list of all those qualities that you have and the accomplishments that have been fulfilled in your life and reward yourself for it.
6. Thanks every day. Make a list of 5 things a day that go well in your life and focalízate on the positive.
7. Surround yourself with optimistic people and they will infuse joy and motivation.