Now take the Imposter Syndrome quiz

This will indicate if any symptoms qualify you as having Imposter Syndrome. Score your answers from one to four, one being ‘very’ and four being ‘not at all’. 1. HOW hard do you find it to accept praise?

2. WHEN you do something well, how likely are you to dismiss it (e.g., by saying, ‘Anyone could have done that’)?

3. WHEN you do something well, how likely are you to attribute this to luck? 4. WHEN you perform poorly, how likely are you to attribute that to your lack of skill or not working hard enough? 5. When you do something poorly, is it rare you will attribute your failure to other people (‘It was their fault’)? 6. HOW important is success for you? 7. How likely are you to focus on what you have not done well, rather than what you

have done well?

8. HOW important is it to you to find a ‘hero’ to befriend and impress?

9. HOW often to do feel afraid to express your views lest people discover your lack of knowledge?

10. HOW often do you find yourself unable to start a project for fear of failing?

11. HOW often are you unwilling to finish a project because it isn’t yet good enough? 12. HOW often do you find yourself thinking you’re a fraud?

13. HOW worried are you that your lack of skill/talent/ability will be discovered? 14. HOW important is validation (e.g. praise) from others?

SCORE

14-23: You have Imposter Syndrome. Tackle this to improve your mental health. Challenge your thinking: make lists of unavoidable facts (e.g., clear achievements) and note your skills and capabilities. 24-33: While you manage

your feelings well, deep down you still have Imposter Syndrome symptoms and they should be tackled. Ask a friend to identify your strengths. Accept that you will make mistakes sometimes.

34-44: Take action to stop your insecurities developing into full-blown Imposter Syndrome. Make a note of how often you compare yourself to other people.

45-56: Your Imposter Syndrome symptoms are low. Keep it at bay by managing your social media; resist the temptation to post your perfect photoshopped life online and unfriend others who constantly do this.