Key points

If you've been feeling that you're not good enough, you're not alone.

Research shows that many people have imposter syndrome and feelings of inferiority.

We may have an inner critic that echoes negative comments we heard as a child.

Self-compassion can help us comfort ourselves and heal.

If you feel that you’re not good enough, you’re not alone. Research has shown how many successful people suffer from imposter syndrome , believing that they’re not good enough (Bravata et al., 2020). A recent international review revealed the prevalence of inferiority feelings in people around the world (Amani & Taqiyah, 2024).

I’ve been there too. I was a shy child who loved books, while my brother was a charming extrovert and my mother’s favorite. “Your brother has a very high I.Q.

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