James Pearson

Imposter Syndrome Assessment™

This assessment is designed to help you uncover the hidden thoughts and beliefs contributing to imposter syndrome, where feelings of self-doubt, fear of failure and perceived inadequacy may be holding you back from fully embracing your confidence and authenticity.

By reflecting honestly on these questions, you’ll gain valuable insights into how you perceive your achievements, handle fear of failure, and navigate the pressures of personal and professional life. Trust your first intuition as you respond, and take the first step toward overcoming imposter syndrome, building self-worth, and embracing your true self.

There are 20 questions in this assessment. The assessment takes just 5 minutes to complete—answer instinctively for the most accurate insights!

Rate each statement on a scale from 1 to 5:

1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

1. Before taking on a new challenge, I often worry that I won’t meet expectations, even though I’ve succeeded in similar situations before. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

2. I sometimes feel like I need to project more confidence than I actually feel inside. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

3. I tend to avoid situations where I might be judged or exposed because I fear being seen as less capable than I am. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

4. When I’m praised for my work, I feel pressure to live up to others’ expectations, worrying they’ll be disappointed in the future. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

5. Sometimes, I feel like my achievements happened by luck or circumstances rather than my abilities. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

6. I fear that people I admire will eventually realise I’m not as skilled or capable as they believe. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

7. I focus more on my mistakes or shortcomings than on celebrating my successes. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

8. No matter how much effort I put in, I feel like my work is never truly good enough. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

9. Sometimes, I feel like I don’t deserve where I am today, and I worry about being “found out”. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

10. I feel undeserving or uneasy when others praise my achievements. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

11. I often question whether my success is truly due to my abilities or just luck. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

12. Even though I’ve achieved a lot, I feel like I should have done more by now. *

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13. I sometimes worry that others will discover that I don’t know as much as they think I do. *

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14. Even though I usually succeed, I often worry about failing when taking on new responsibilities. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

15. After achieving success, I sometimes doubt whether I can repeat it in the future. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

16. When others praise my work, I downplay it or question if it’s truly deserved. *

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17. I sometimes compare myself to others and worry that they are more capable or talented than I am. *

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18. Even when others trust in my abilities, I still worry that I might let them down and not meet expectations. *

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19. When I’m close to a big achievement, I hesitate to share it, fearing it might fall apart. *

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20. I feel discouraged if I’m not seen as one of the best in things that matter to me. *

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1 = Not at all true | 2 = Rarely true | 3 = Sometimes true | 4 = Often true | 5 = Very true

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