Impostor syndrome: You're not alone | Stanford Medicine

Impostor syndrome is common, especially in high-achievers, women and under-represented minorities. And it’s problematic because it threatens our efforts to promote diversity in the workplace. If you struggle with impostor syndrome, you’re not alone. Talk about it with someone you trust. You’ve worked hard to be where you are. This video was directed by Maya Adam MD ([e-mail]) Animation by Matt Torode and original soundtrack by Misha Seeff.
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Physicians experience impostor syndrome more often than other U.S. workers: stan.md/imposter-syndrome
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[@PavanDadlani.MD.]

All day, everyday, every moment I'm on call, every time I get paged for a critically ill patient... that is why I don't stop over-studying, hopefully one day I'll be able to shake the feeling away.

[@Shreya-xw1iu]

Wow. Thanks for sharing. I loved it.

[@matyasvascak6463]

When I saw the "You've worked hard to be where you are" I cried. I'm currently studying at the hardest university in my field in my country and lately I have been failing. And that really hit me hard because I have always been/felt as the worst one in my class be it middle school or high school or be it my old hockey team. Yet I am where I am today.

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Honestly, didn’t think I was gonna cry over watching a video like this today but holy crap. That’s all I have to say. I don’t even know why I’m crying right now.

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me too 😢

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Same for me

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Is it weird that I’m a guy and I cried to this 🥲

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Just got a promotion, i couldnt find the right word to describe what i am feeling. This is exactly how i am feeling right now.

[@jessicaolagunle]

This was emotional to watch. This is how I’ve felt for several years.

[@playitbyear5312]

This is a beautiful thing. I would love to believe that someone would just hit the sprinklers, but experience has taught me that they definitely won’t. I am a highly skilled and accomplished audiologist, well respected in my field with countless accolades, papers and innovations on my resume. I run the most successful and effective clinic within my group and by any meaningful metric, in my region of the country. I receive dozens of invitations a year to speak at significant summits and conventions as well as consultation engagements with major clinical and research groups, and yet, I spend my life frantically studying and training, not to be better or to provide higher quality outcomes for patients and partners, but because I am terrified that someone is going to figure out that I am a complete fraud. This video gave me a moment of peace, I know that it won’t last, but I thank you from the bottom of my heart for that moment, it was a jewel, small and rare and immeasurably valuable.

[@Adoree.keke___]

It will last, it might seem like it won’t, but pray to God for peace and things will all work out in his timing. You’ll figure out some things about yourself that may be surprising. 🙏🏾♥️

[@marlyrosinha]

2:16 Very kind and sensitive. I love it!

[@mcpeon]

The approach is interesting. I think it all comes down to self-esteem, a lack of self-confidence, even with a career. Excellent soundtrack, congratulations Misha

[@rosyacharya6301]

I was the one who was in need, of this kind of content and so are you❤ We are different and difference should be accepted

[@ogaday4831]

I love that 2 of them actually kinda are that color at the end, but even they seems happy about whats going on.

[@AlbertKimMusic]

Hard pill to swallow but sometimes, imposter syndrome could also mean that you have good judgement and you firmly realize that you can’t reach certain expectations with your ability and it’s just not possible to do so no matter what you do. Sometimes it’s better to call it quits in a marathon than to finish it and go into cardiac arrest. Knowing your limitations is very important.

[@angelao3260]

Thanks to create this video! Hispanic, latin, immigrant and corporate employee 😢😅😮

[@Wheeintage]

Can not believe this made me cry

[@lydiagibbs9106]

Never knew what I was experiencing was called imposter syndrome. Putting out one face to the world when you know or feel like you dont belong. And waking up every morning dreading to go to work because you knew it was fake, it was not you. After 26 yrs of "suffering" with this feeling, I said NO MORE. I left my job and I refuse to be someone I am not. It took me a long time, sadly, but better late than never

[@jusdoc1]

Excellent. I live with this everyday now. One complain to a licensing board can trigger a cascading effect.

[@meenakshi6344]

This is such a beautiful video. Without any words it has expressed the concept so well. Thanks for the effort.

[@user-vr5mw5em6t]

Great Video! "Talk about it someone" "Listen kindly by someone."

[@theprettybond159]

This video spoke to me more than anything I've watched in a long long time.

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Simple but it has a lot of meanings.❤❤

[@roolymarvinondoabaghe2774]

What a powerful short video to describe as accurate as possible a phenomenon we're all struggling with

[@lindahnamatovu4776]

What a breath of fresh air this has been 🎉 Thank you so much Stanford

[@socialglitch2663]

Thank you for this. I struggle with low confidence/self esteem and found this moving

[@Savio119]

Amazingly to the point and brilliant. Thank you.

[@lamarmc]

Changing careers at 45 has me feeling like this daily.

[@ranagazzar89]

Nice job Maya, keep up the good work. I enjoyed the video so much, and it really makes me smile 😍

[@XShollaj]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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Love this! Thank you for sharing. ❤

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Thanks for sharing this!

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Thanks for sharing. Love this🙏❤

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This is a great clip. Thanks Prof.

[@selinbayram]

Thank you Maya Adam❤:)

[@alaabadra3474]

This is great thank you so much ❤

[@jaykim6734]

This pretty much sums it up.

[@Wooddweller]

I love this illustration.

[@fatemeh4266]

Thank you so helpful🤗

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Useful information related to mental wellness !

[@jamillabyrd]

😊omg, just start crying. Thank you for this. I don't feel so alone

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Can't relate at all. Honestly seems very hard to live like that...

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Awwww loved this so much

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love this

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Very good!!!

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Lovely!

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Thank you!💙💛

[@TierraLynn]

I soooo love this

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Great video ❤

[@prathamjain6958]

Needed this

[@sanir583]

Excellent🌱

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Amazing ❤

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so sweet ❤

[@wilseyvelasco9026]

Thank you so much for caring about the community's mental health 😊

[@mariannethinkswittsy]

beautiful

[@joebug8984]

Thank you. I was so close to give up my dentistry career

[@jenniferjolliff]

Such a sweet video. Great job to those who made it.

[@MessianicJewJitsu]

1:41 is the problem. These videos attempt to give you hope that someone will step up when you need them to. You're on your own.

[@MariaCarabin]

I want to change careers and the imposter syndrome is looming... can I find another career, be good at something etc. Really lovely video. Cute but also deep!

[@Qortalk]

Fire Sprinklers are on a toggle switch?

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👏👏❤️

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My case))

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😊

[@RileyBeast]

They’res an Among Us syndrome?

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Cute😊

[@pac-man615]

Someone said this is how it feels when you find out you and your co workers all smoke weed 🤣

[@kuibeiguahua]

and then a swastika on someone's forehead is revealed! Gasp!

[@doaaramadan9792]

Thanks for this video. It comes with its time 🥺🤍🤍

[@cavidness]

love this