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IMPOSTER SYNDROME SELF-ASSESSMENT
How true of you is each of the following statements? Go with the first response that comes to mind and don’t over-think your answers.
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1. I have a hard time celebrating or even acknowledging my achievements.
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not at all true
rarely
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often
very true
2. I demand perfection of myself, not just on the job, but in every aspect of my life.
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not at all true
rarely
sometimes
often
very true
3. I sometimes feel overwhelmed by my own high standards.
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not at all true
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very true
4. I get distressed when I try something new and fail to succeed on my first try.
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not at all true
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often
very true
5. I find it hard to ask for help or accept support from others.
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not at all true
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very true
6. I feel less competent than others perceive me to be.
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not at all true
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often
very true
7. I fear that I won't live up to the expectations of my manager or clients.
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not at all true
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very true
8. I tend to overprepare, overachieve and push myself to the limit.
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very true
9. I set very challenging goals and feel disappointed when I fall short.
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very true
10. I over-prepare or work much harder than necessary to complete a project.
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very true
11. I agonize over even the smallest details, flaws or errors in my work.
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not at all true
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very true
12. I credit chance, timing, dumb luck or other outside factors for my successes.
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not at all true
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often
very true
13. I am sensitive to criticism even when it’s intended to be constructive.
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not at all true
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very true
14. I downplay or discount my expertise even when I am more skilled than others.
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not at all true
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very true
15. I put a lot of pressure on myself.
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not at all true
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often
very true
16. I am unable to realistically assess my skills and competencies.
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not at all true
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very true
17. I look to others for affirmation and seek approval from them.
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not at all true
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often
very true
18. I worry about what other people think and how I will be perceived.
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not at all true
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often
very true
19. I hold myself back out of fear of being judged
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not at all true
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often
very true
20. I think that sooner or later, people are going to find out I’m not competent. The cat’s going to be out of the bag. The fraud squad is going to get me.
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not at all true
rarely
sometimes
often
very true
Feel free to add any additional thoughts you may wish to share with me. (Optional)
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