Self-doubt in the spotlight: the Impostor syndrome under the magnifying glass
Self-doubt in the spotlight: the Impostor syndrome under the magnifying glass
The Impostor syndrome-why so many feel like a stacker
Berlin (dpa)-Self-doubt despite great success-the so-called Impostor syndrome is a widespread phenomenon that affects more and more people. The ZDF series "Terra Xplore" is dedicated to the documentary "Impostor-why do we feel like a stacker?» this topic. Moderator and psychologist Leon Windscheid illuminates the background of this psychological phenomenon.
causes and effects
The Impostor syndrome is shown in a lack of self-confidence and a constant feeling of being exposed as a fraudster. People who are affected either tend to strive for perfectionism or to fail tasks out of fear. Even with professional successful people, this does not lead to increased self -esteem.
The power of self -perception
According to studies, between 50 and 70 percent of people know these feelings of doubt. In the documentation, Windscheid represents the differences between foreign and self-perception and shows how those affected often assess themselves significantly less successfully than their surroundings.examples from practice
van der Horst, outdoor reporter of the ZDF “Today Show”, is one of those affected who make their self-doubt public. Despite his success as a comedian, he too often feels like a stacker. He emphasizes that positive feedback does not give him security and that he is always afraid of not being good enough.
A manager shows in the documentary how she learned to accept her self -doubt as part of her personality and to deal with it. Van der Horst also admits that without his doubt he would not have achieved the success he has today.
conclusion
The Impostor syndrome concerns many people and the documentation illustrates that those affected are not alone with their doubts. It is important to deal with this topic and find ways to deal with your own self -doubt.
The documentary "Impostor - Why do we feel like a stacker?" will be broadcast on ZDF on Sunday at 6.30 p.m. and is already available in the broadcaster's media library.
- Nag
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