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If you've heard the term "impostor syndrome," you may be surprised to learn it isn't the term researchers originally coined.
When they published their study about 50 years ago, they called it the "impostor phenomenon."
The issue with the word "syndrome" is that it makes the feeling sound permanent.
Their research found the opposite.
Feeling like an impostor is something people move in and out of depending on the situation.
After years of coaching incredibly accomplished people, I would argue we have a similar relationship with success.
We all believe that reaching a certain milestone—a title, a salary, or a business goal—will make us feel successful.
But when we get there, we discover the feeling is fleeting.
One of the biggest differences in recognizing our success, and appreciating it, is evaluating the conversations we have with ourselves.
This week's newsletter shares three simple exercises to help you reframe your accomplishments.
