Tips to Help Student-Athletes Manage Imposter Syndrome

By Amber Ramsey, Guest Writer

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Do you feel like you don’t belong at your level? Do you think you “lucked out” and other people are going to “expose you” for being a fraud? If you’ve ever thought similar thoughts, you’re experiencing imposter syndrome. This is a behavioral phenomenon that’s common with professionals in every field, including sports. It’s accompanied by symptoms like anxiety, self-doubt, negative self-talk, fears of the future, feelings of inadequacy, and constantly comparing yourself to others. 

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