If you struggle with people pleasing and perfectionism, you may appear capable and put-together on the outside while feeling constant internal pressure.

You work hard. You care about doing things well. You’re dependable and supportive in your relationships. Others see you as thoughtful, organized, driven or having it all together.

Internally, things can feel very different.

Merriam-Webster defines imposter syndrome as "a psychological condition characterized by persistent doubt concerning one's abilities or accomplishments accompanied by the fear of being exposed as a fraud despite evidence of one's ongoing success." In layman's terms, imposter syndrome frequently refers to the anxiety of feeling fraudulent in what one does. For example, someone experiencing imposter syndrome may feel as if they are a phony, even if they have adequate training & experience in what they do.