If you’ve been thinking you’re the only one with impostor syndrome, you’re not alone. We’re all here, relating to the same feelings. Check this out.
- According to a 2011 study, an estimated 70% of people experience impostor syndrome at some point in their lives.
- A survey by the International Journal of Behavioral Science found that 58% of high achieving professionals have experienced impostor syndrome.
- A study by the University of Salzburg found that 75% of women and 50% of men have experienced impostor syndrome at some point in their careers.
- In another survey, conducted by the American Psychological Association, it was found that nearly two-thirds (66%) of college students experience impostor syndrome.
- According to research from Harvard Business Review, up to 82% of entrepreneurs have experienced feelings of self-doubt and fear of failure associated with impostor syndrome.
- Studies have also shown that individuals in high-stress professions, such as healthcare workers and lawyers, are particularly prone to experiencing impostor syndrome.
- Despite being a common phenomenon, only about one-fifth (20%) of individuals who experience impostor syndrome seek help or support for it.
See? I promise people relate to what you’re feeling. Now, it’s time to work through it.