5 Types of Imposter Syndrome

[@mkbhd]

Damn that was real

[@SIGSEGV1337]

Marques are you ever gonna review the Pinephone and/or the Librem 5?

[@SIGSEGV1337]

@@VideoGamer132-i4z Why not? Maybe he's never thought about it?

[@icsolano]

The fact that you watch Anna is fascinating

[@Connectingthedots.]

I totally agree!

[@narimirane4996]

So which one are you? 😇

[@sachinayak3453]

I feel like every college student needs to hear this because the imposter syndrome is VERY obvious at my college oof

[@emison6554]

UBC goes out of its way to convince freshmen that they have imposter syndrome like they literally tell students they have it before they have it

[@crystlangel]

I'm a teacher and have been for the last five years. Imposter syndrome stayed with me since day 1 when I stepped into my classroom and hasn't left since.

[@Convoluted-and-Exiled]

Sadly it makes perfect sense... 😔

[@nanira44]

Yeah, in my lab every phD student feel kinda the same too. And honestly, I have no doubt that the professors do too, they just hide it to their student haha. So it won't go away unless we do something about it (trying hard but not here yet, at aaaall haha)

[@claraboe2755]

I often tell others i probably had luck with the questions because id hate to sound arrogant. But then i internalise those thoughts and am never really sure if i am capable of anything or just always lucky

[@leaderoftaehyungnation9766]

thank you anna and anna’s therapist for giving US free and entertaining therapy sessions

[@moroz96108]

Not only US citizens🥰❤️

[@leaderoftaehyungnation9766]

@@moroz96108 lolol, i didnt mean US as in the united states, i meant it as “us” sorry,, i should’ve made that clearer

[@Ghoostu]

@@moroz96108 why would anyone say united states only XDD i laughed sorry

[@moroz96108]

@@Ghoostu tbh Americans very often substitute the word world with USA..😄

[@moroz96108]

@@leaderoftaehyungnation9766 lol sorry, understood

[@catarinapedreira3231]

Anna: "(...) she's uncovered 5 types of people" Me: laughs in all 5 types

[@Gabat7]

😂😂

[@catarinapedreira3231]

@@Gabat7 😘😘

[@julia_rsm]

Same

[@vanillerygarden]

I‘m all but 4. My partner is the talented genius and it drives me NUTS when he gives up after the first try. Like DUDE, try again like we mortals have to. You don’t know how easy you have it in life.

[@andreaaq.7238]

same

[@WaywardBunnyy]

“Fail to internalize your success” wow that hit me

[@psylentknight]

Same here. Now I just have to find out how to send her the hospital bill for this personal attack 😅

[@themanicman8458]

Never before have I been so offended by something that I completely agree with

[@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441]

Kann mir das jemand übersetzen? ♥️🙏

[@themanicman8458]

@@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441 Was soll ich übersetzen?

[@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441]

@@themanicman8458 Fail to internalize your success.

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

you forgot the most important one: AMONG US IMPOSTER.

[@AnnaAkana]

I'M SUS EVEN WHEN I'M A LOYAL CREW MEMBER DOING MY MOTHERFUCKING TASKS & MINDING MY BUSINESS

[@bilalthefighter829]

@@AnnaAkana LMAO

[@carolinedrayton3426]

@@AnnaAkana what color do you play as?

[@jasongates-]

I was thinking the same thing. "Among Us."

[@0xymor3]

It's like a RL among us game, we kill our own imposters. Ha !

[@nicoleonfeels]

Real friends also send dog memes, can’t forget about those, absolute crucial to healthy friendships. 🐶

[@AndyAlegria]

Friends don't let friends get addicted to memes.

[@RicardoMoralesMassin]

dog people unite!!

[@unoriginal1086]

@@RicardoMoralesMassin cats are better but dogs are... fine

[@Life_of_Ty]

You have the highest quality vids on this whole app, idk how you don’t have way more hype

[@calilomaster]

Quality is subjective

[@chellinacell7450]

*app*

[@zxp3ct3r41]

2 million isn't hype enough 4 ya?

[@coconutsoda92]

@@zxp3ct3r41 Nope

[@Life_of_Ty]

@@zxp3ct3r41 queen deserves morrrre 🤩

[@oranlichtman2021]

“Self work is exhausting, but we’re going to keep going because what else can we do?” - That is the truth 🙃

[@superpcstation]

In the programming/coding profession, imposter syndrome is the norm, not the exception. Almost everybody thinks the other developers are smarter/know a lot more and feel like they don't belong.

[@robertshea2010]

Writing a thesis based on a code I wrote simulating a chemical reaction. I still feel like I don't know how to code....

[@momohotdogaroni]

Its even harder for women because we are minorities :(

[@bailey4713]

so true. I feel like an imposter everyday

[@higgsboson96]

You computer scientists/software developers are not alone. Us physicists do suffer from IS as well.

[@jaylove1931]

This is so so true.

[@satanwithoutskeletonhats7867]

I'm not emotionally ready for all this accuracy,its just Tuesday come on😭

[@caramackenzie7734]

Higher Self: "maybe we aren't internalizing our successes? let's try it!" Ego: "whhhhhaaaaaaaaaat? that sus, not doing it."

[@MichaelaBelle]

Higher self is sus. Vote her out

[@themanicman8458]

@@MichaelaBelle agreed I placed my vote

[@IVismarried1974]

Soloist here, i thought everyone was like me lol

[@FaeMagic]

I relate to the soloist description, but I don’t think it’s exactly me.

[@Orchidlettux]

Soloist me leads me to procrastination :)

[@Zitheristi]

I am a Soloist paired with treats of a perfectionist. So yaaaay. And sometimes my inner Superhero also wants to show. I have a great party going on in my brain!

[@onewinter9411]

@@Orchidlettux yooo same

[@itstatilol4392]

Anna: “70% of people will experience imposter syndrome at some point in their lives” Me: mmhm for sure, just one time, definitely😰

[@sabbithcullen14]

Me all damn day, thank Zeus I have therapy.

[@Myladyinred999]

At some points would be more concrete - or at many points xD

[@Lee-eo2by]

Anna would you please drop the list of all the books you read this year? You always have the best recommendations :)

[@coconutsoda92]

Yes!! I would love this!

[@writerwannabe8778]

Indeed!

[@moonstone6164]

I really identify with the Expert. Growing up in school, I was the one who knew most because I turned out to have a talent at learning and people used to (and still do) expect that if they don't know, then of course I know. This kind of made me measure my worth in being the one who was good at all school work and know how to solve the problems. Then when I don't know - or even worse when I don't understand or remember - I feel like my worth and usefulness drops. And I am constantly fearing not being a tiny bit better than the average or at least keeping up with everyone :( I feel like I am not worthy of the high thoughts they have of me

[@mekman4]

_”self work is exhausting, but what else can we do.”_ Anna _IS_ a super hero, I needed to hear that, right now. Thank you.

[@nettle]

my one math teacher told us asking is a sign of weakness and icompetence. he gave you a lower grade if you asked something, i'm happy i finally graduated. And yes he has still his job because it's almost impossible to fire a teacher in Germany

[@cl8wnm5n]

Wtf 🤬 😡. Ain’t that hypocritical of him?

[@monakieu]

This one hits me where it hurts

[@Jean-gf7ul]

anna akana is the only psy related channel I watch and love because shes one of the few channels that incorporates articles, journals, experiments, and literal academic background research, love you girlie

[@jiyeonlee5452]

'we're gonna keep going cause what else can we do'... wew that kinda hit me

[@rosegoldhiips]

It's hard to fight against the feelings and internalized criticisms that you described at 4:45 when you're told all your life that no one believes you, everyone feels like you're just being lazy, everyone knows you can do better etc. I've been working at Starbucks for the last 4 years and I still get told things as if I don't know what I'm doing so I'm only left to believe that I really don't and that I just really don't measure up to my peers. I'm a senior barista and still get looked at as if I'm brand new. It's because I have mental disabilities and disorders and my best doesn't look the same every day but not everyone cares about that.

[@AnneMaestre]

"Do I deserve this?" kinda mood all the time.

[@AlexBlank]

I've internalized so many of my failures, there's barely any room for success ;)

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

I hear ya. There is room!! It’s rewarding!

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

That is the charming thing about Anna Akana. She doesn't realize how successful and loved she IS! SO sweet!!

[@LocoTacoToco]

Why am I crying in frustration at how relatable this is

[@Natalie-101]

Not saying I'm an impostor, but all my noteworthy achievements have been pretty sus

[@kittiblu7343]

You put this up right as I've sent a link to my mother of me complaining on twitter about my issues with them and my deep seeded imposter syndrome surrounding them. Anna you're always there when my brain is deep diving into eternal saddness.

[@Cab895]

This hits close to home for every doctor, especially during residency. Seems like Imposter Syndrome is the opposite of Dunning Kruger effect, the more you learn the less you feel confident, despite the mountain of knowledge and experience !!

[@kiradonofero1416]

For us nurses too. Probably the whole healthcare field 😂. That’s why it’s best when you have a strong team so we can use everyone’s strengths ❤️ from CNA to RT, nurse, and doctors.

[@natalie20323]

over a year ago i stopped going to therapy because my therapist moved away and your videos are always a nice little reminder that if im not gonna do therapy, i should always be taking time to work on myself

[@garricksmalley1733]

"Self work is exhausting" Truer words have never been said. Glad I can join you on this journey, I need the company.

[@macrochipped]

My smile faded more and more as these hit closer and closer to home.

[@RebelReine]

CONGRATULATIONS on 2.73M , Anna! You have motivated me everyday for the past 6 months and I am truly grateful for that! Watching you grow this fast makes me really happy. And my channel is growing too!! I have just passed a 500 subs and I am really proud to tell you that! You are the type of person I aspire to be, everyday!

[@RebelReine]

When people ask me what I do for a living, I tell them, I do this weird Asian thing called " disappointing my parents" 😂😂 I make comedy videos on KZbin Btw

[@AndyAlegria]

Unless you're a doctor, company executive, or state leader, don't we all disappoint our parents? I thought that was normal for being human.

[@RebelReine]

@@AndyAlegria My brother is a doctor. I wanted to pursue arts and literature, but my parents were like "no way", so now I study computer science engineering and make comedy videos

[@ModernIntuitionist]

If you have the drive and passion to do something like comedy, then going for a "stable" conventional career that would make your parents happy is, in my opinion, one of the great tragedies for young people today. Especially since traditional careers like doctor, lawyer, etc aren't nearly as secure as they once were. Being a professional "parent disappointer" is a great line though.

[@rebeccathornemusic]

Oh my gosh, just checked your channel out and you’re really funny and your channel is so cute (got a new sub from me)! I feel very lucky to have supportive parents (I’m a singer/ musician trying to grow my channel) ...sometimes my mum is a little *too* supportive 😅 but can’t complain!

[@fellowhuman3237]

Coming from art school with a bunch of amazingly talented ppl, this hits home on so many different levels

[@QuietlyMagnetic]

Never compare yourself to others. Only compare the person you are today to the person you were the day before.

[@idontexist5041]

dude. You have become my THERAPIST at this point.

[@youneedcorn3263]

"I feel personally attacked by all of these" Me too hun

[@shreeyahada5615]

This could not have come at a better time. Thank you as always Anna.

[@kayan9918]

anna is better at analyzing me and providing me with constructive solutions to my problems than my therapist is.

[@Kiseochan]

I invented a 6th one. The struggler. The one who thinks they're just awful at everything but if you look at your circumstances, maybe you're not doing so bad.

[@tessacevedo7457]

Yes, I think that's me. I was watching this like, what about the people who think they are just awful trying to get by, lol. I have tons of hobbies I love, but I don't think Im good at anything. I have moments that are good, but that's all.

[@pehxying]

I don't think I've ever been 18 seconds early.

[@atom_gray]

i have.

[@alfpabravoloboking]

First time

[@RansomProd]

You dont know how therapeutic your videos are to me thank you

[@itstaby]

Anna deserves so much more viewership.

[@filmfilms9579]

i love you, anna

[@5minutesofyourtime]

And Anna exposed one of the main reasons why PhD students are so depressed.

[@JF59122]

Can imposter syndrome lead to under achievement? Like I'm a perfectionist and I go on an emotional rollercoaster, when I get something wrong. Like is that normal, and then I avoid doing something that I can't get in one try....

[@NovelNovelist]

"Always" and "Never" are red flag words in general since they tend to make people feel attacked, whether they're coming from one's own inner monologue or an external person.

[@chadfalardeau5396]

Only the Sith deal in absolutes

[@thomasforbes784]

Your consistently high speaking speed through the middle of the episode was great. Especially when you breezed passed transitions. Keep up the good work.

[@mickeyeva.travels]

My mindblown moment was when you said "self-work is exhausting but we're gonna keep going coz what else can we do"

[@msdenise1234567]

4:29 I literally started writing down tiny wins on tiny papers (finished a better design for my weekly planner, was productive all day, etc.) and stick them to my wall when I felt like I shouldn't have been accepted to my master bc of my incompetences.

[@Rivergirl2878]

I really identify with the natural genius and perfectionist. Thanks for using my idea Anna!

[@enak0e]

Yes yes yes, all of these. Majorly feeling all of them because I'm going through my first finals week in 4 years. Thank you for always making me so aware of the things I do and knowing how to deal with them a bit better

[@theblobfish8467]

One of your videos popped up to day and i've never seen you before. Just want to say that im amazed at the amount of work put in your content.

[@melaniel8612]

Ouch. I feel like this spoke directly to my soul. Especially now with my business doing pretty well with holiday sales & every one that goes out I hope they'll love it but secretly fear they'll hate it & want to send it back because surely they won't like something I made 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[@theeditingdragon69]

I love seeing a sentence that seems to describe me way too accurately like the Myers-Briggs test, it's weird not knowing how to describe yourself until someone else writes it down and you just think wow yeah you nailed it

[@beautydaisy1]

Thanks Anna for explaining it. I thought it was only one - I can’t believe it’s 5. This is definitely what I struggle with.

[@naominunis]

When your all of the above at one point or another, sometimes all at once in flashes.

[@mouseluva]

"Self work is exhausting but we're gonna keep going because what else can we do?" is brutally relatable. Thanks for the vid Anna

[@absolutelynot524]

*sweats nervously as I relate to almost all of them*

[@derekpeevey1570]

I zoom through those on my way to total self annihilation and self sabotage. My list right now is: should stop hoping. Always expect to be alone. Never love again. Yes I know. But I have reached my limit is stress. And I can’t reset.

[@effie3404]

I was watching HIMYM the other day and it was the episode where they watch the Star Wars trilogy every three years and review where they are in life compared to three years ago. It is actually a good way to sometimes realize that you actually succeed at some things that you were afraid you'd failed at! And help internalize your success !

[@elizabethann9152]

Thank you.

[@amberpeng7915]

MIND BLOWN

[@ElizaH753]

My entire feed is among us and I momentarily thought this was in the same category

[@patrickqueiroz6422]

Oh my gosh this was one of my favorite videos of yours

[@tommygunn6901]

We're all human! You shouldn't compare yourself to anyone, nor should you compete either! I've had struggles with perfectionism cause of years of feeling I didn't measure up and felt good enough. Self awareness is what helped turn this around

[@MsPriya1993]

Mind blowing!!! I just found out what I have been suffering throughout my professional career. 😨 It totally makes sense why I worry about the smallest things. And only see mistakes of my work and think that my clients is going to hate it or I will be called a fraud. I am definitely the Perfectionist.

[@rihamyoumir7662]

I love how Anna is our wise sister who distills critical information into entertaining videos! Thank you so so much for your inspiring work! Bisous ❤️😘

[@emjoy7847]

“Self work is exhausting but we’re going to keep going, because what else can you do.”

[@Lithiel]

I needed to see this; currently dealing with imposter syndrome and tackling it with the help of my doctor.

[@fatimaa6414]

Meditate on a better belief system x - I should always do my very best - I should always take steps to care for my mental, physical, emotional or spiritual health while I do so - I never give up on myself - I always treat myself with respect

[@jackcollins7063]

I love the yellow sweater on Anna. I always hope I look that good in yellow

[@Convoluted-and-Exiled]

Thank you very much Anna, really needed to hear this myself. And I thought that considering the toxic source...The guy who told me "You're rather a perfectionist, aren't you?" who would have thought he was right about something towards me..? But apparently by this description...I actually am. Now I can work on that too.. Thank you! 👍💞

[@2cloud22]

Your timing is always SO on point, and I've been watching you for a few years now

[@Blackout219852]

Thank you Anna. You are the so true and you. You share the best.

[@PazuJams]

Aaaah this is the best channel there is out there. I love it here

[@MyLifeAsMeeee]

She delivers research-backed information in such an informative, funny and interesting way. You're great Anna!

[@Baduza1]

Thanks Anna!

[@meganmalloy3315]

This is very eye-opening and I’m grateful for you and your videos Anna!

[@niccolom]

People need to understand that, acknowledging your own success is not the same as proudness, arrogance, and complacency. In the past few decades, older people emphasized "humility", so much so that young people today actually believe in the humble thankyou speeches that people give. In today's world, you need to believe in yourself in order to be noticed by others. Believing that you're an imposter is a self-fulfilling prophecy and is detrimental to your future. Be good at talking about your own successes.

[@dariustubilda6183]

This is golden, thanks Anna !

[@MaDDaWg650]

I identified with 'The Expert' the most. I wish I started learning more about myself years ago. I ended up leaving my career in a dramatic way because of the stress and anxiety. But, glad to know now. Really digging your content!

[@mancantchew]

I did not expect to feel so attacked...i never thought of myself as having imposter syndrom, but here I am

[@cl8wnm5n]

Me too

[@kasakon]

Well three of these hit home.

[@giuliagem9746]

Thank you Anna, much love ❤️

[@estherstoll3032]

i feel so understood by u! we are actually so alike and its makes me so happy to see that such a great person like u also has the same struggles as me and is able to overcome them with effort. it really helps me and gives my life texture, which i need! Thank you for doing this! you are like the big sister ive never met.

[@MatteoCorti]

First day of work tomorrow... Completely new position. What can I say.... Perfect timing!

[@blueberrychocolate4238]

I relate to this more than I would like.

[@UtauHotaru]

Wow I'm so early. Anyways, crazy that you upload this today because I just started my first professional job in my career this week (from home though) . The imposter syndrome is STRONG 🙃 I already know I'm a perfectionist, but I'm probably a super hero too, and soloist. I've always struggled with this ever since I started realizing I was better than average at my craft. And it's art related so of course there's a lot of doubting myself since it's harder to judge. 😅

[@nothingbuthak]

I also feel spoken too, with every of the 5 types

[@divijkumar1564]

Sometimes I see you vido and feel more prepared to talk to my therapist about it

[@samuelgiraudo8748]

Huh, this just pulled me out of a shame spiral. Thanks anna

[@michael_bullard]

These videos pop up and I’m always like “yay, something to help me improve myself!”

[@winniecoffeetogo9454]

I appreciate her frequent uploads so much! Keep it up queen!

[@hopesunshine3988]

Yay! I struggle with this too. Thanks Anna! ❤️

[@nike_mania2373]

I'm gonna sub to anna because of 5 reasons: 1. She's amazing 2. She got dope videos 3. She's beautiful 4. She got some music 5. She's DOPE

[@WritingSch]

The article is amazing! As a counselor in training, I also struggle with this. I am the Perfectionist and The Superhero

[@pariwhoop4935]

Cries in natural genius and the soloist

[@Aviink]

Sometimes I wish I could have Anna as my therapist.

[@victoriamartinez2560]

bruhh! I have been 4/5 of these!!!! I feel sooo called out, but this really is helpful thank you soooooooooo much.