What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it? | Elizabeth Cox | TED-Ed Animation

Learn from this TED-Ed animation on "What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?" to boost your mental wellness on your professional development journey. Imposter syndrome is the feeling of fraudulence or inadequacy. Even after writing eleven books and winning several awards, Maya Angelou couldn't escape the doubt that she hadn't earned her accomplishments. This feeling of lacking authenticity is extremely common. Why do so many of us struggle to shake it? Elizabeth Cox describes the psychology behind the imposter syndrome, and what you can do to develop your resilience.

Learning objectives:

• Recognize the symptoms of "imposter syndrome. " Combat imposter syndrome by developing mental wellness skills