QUIZ: What Type of Imposter Syndrome Do You Have?

Discover which imposter mindset is holding you back—and how to break free!

Instructions:
For each question, choose the answer that best describes you. Keep track of your responses, and at the end, match them to your imposter syndrome type!

1️⃣ When you receive praise for your work, how do you feel?

A) They’re just being nice—I didn’t do anything special.
B) I should have done better. There were still mistakes.
C) I don’t deserve credit—it was a team effort.
D) I just got lucky. Anyone could have done this.
E) I feel relieved, but now I have to maintain this level or I’ll be exposed.

2️⃣ How do you approach new challenges?

A) I hesitate—I’m worried I’ll fail and people will see I’m not as good as they think.
B) I take it on, but I put extreme pressure on myself to do it perfectly.
C) I worry I don’t have enough qualifications or experience, so I doubt if I should even try.
D) I avoid asking for help—I should be able to figure it out on my own.
E) I push myself to succeed, but I feel like I’m constantly on edge trying to prove I belong.

3️⃣ How do you handle making a mistake?

A) I feel like a total failure and wonder if I should even be here.
B) I beat myself up and analyze every little thing I did wrong.
C) I feel embarressed, like I’ve let others down, and I need to make up for it.
D) I try to fix it quickly without asking for help—I should have been able to do it right the first time.
E) I feel anxious, thinking that people will see me differently now and expect me to mess up again.

4️⃣ How do you feel about asking for help?

A) I hesitate because I don’t want people to think I don’t know what I’m doing.
B) I rarely ask because I should be able to figure it out myself.
C) I worry that if I ask, people will think I’m not capable enough for this role.
D) I don’t ask because I feel like I should be self-sufficient at all times.
E) I ask, but I often feel guilty or like I should have already known the answer.

5️⃣ What do you think when you succeed at something?

A) It was luck or timing—I probably won’t be able to do it again.
B) It wasn’t good enough—I should have done better.
C) I wonder if I really deserved it, or if someone else was more qualified.
D) I feel like I need to keep proving myself over and over.
E) I feel a moment of relief, but then I start worrying about the next challenge.

RESULTS: Which Type of Imposter Syndrome Do You Have?

🔹 If you answered mostly A: The Classic Imposter

You constantly feel like a fraud and worry that any success you have is just luck. You fear that one day, people will “find out” you don’t belong.

✅ How to Overcome It:

• Recognize your achievements. Keep a success journal to remind yourself of your hard work.
• Reframe self-doubt. When you catch yourself thinking, “I don’t deserve this,” ask: “Would I say this to a friend?”
• Celebrate your wins—big or small.

🔹 If you answered mostly B: The Perfectionist

You set impossibly high standards for yourself and feel like you’re never good enough—even when you succeed. Any small mistake feels like failure.

✅ How to Overcome It:

• Embrace “done” over “perfect.” Progress is more important than perfection.
• Celebrate effort, not just results. Perfection isn’t the goal—growth is.
• Learn to be kind to yourself. Would you criticize a friend the way you criticize yourself?

🔹 If you answered mostly C: The Expert

You believe you need more knowledge, more qualifications, more experience before you can feel truly competent—even though you’re already capable.

✅ How to Overcome It:

• Acknowledge that learning is lifelong. No one knows everything, and that’s okay.
• Step into challenges before you feel “ready.” Confidence comes from doing, not waiting.
• Remember that expertise isn’t just knowledge—it’s also experience and intuition.

🔹 If you answered mostly D: The Soloist

You feel like you must do everything alone—asking for help makes you feel like you’ve failed or that you’re not capable enough.

✅ How to Overcome It:

• Recognize that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness. No one succeeds alone.
• Practice delegating. Letting others support you doesn’t take away from your abilities.
• Remind yourself: Successful people have mentors, coaches, and teams for a reason!

🔹 If you answered mostly E: The Superhuman

You feel like you have to work harder than everyone else to prove your worth. Slowing down or taking a break makes you feel guilty, like you’re falling behind.

✅ How to Overcome It:

• Separate self-worth from productivity. You are valuable because of who you are, not just what you do.
• Set boundaries. Overworking won’t make you feel more deserving—it will only burn you out.
• Practice rest. Taking breaks makes you better, not weaker.

Final Thought: You Are More Capable Than You Think

Imposter syndrome thrives on self-doubt and negative self-talk—but neither of those define who you truly are.

💡 Now that you know your imposter type, the next step is simple:
👉 Recognize the thought patterns.
👉 Challenge the inner voice.
👉 Take action anyway.

🚀 Your success isn’t an accident—you’ve earned it. Now own it.

And if you need help breaking through those self-limiting beliefs and writing new stories that SERVE you, reach out!!