What type of imposter syndrome is secretly sabotaging your happiness?

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Quiz Questions

1.
What song title best describes your strategy when faced with a challenge?
- A.
  "Control" by Janet Jackson: I throw my all into doing the most excellent job I can. No room for mistakes.
- B.
  "Smarter Than U" by The Undertones: I spend hours reading, studying, Googling and consuming other people's expertise to feel more knowledgeable.
- C.
  "The Winner Takes it All" by ABBA: If I'm not immediately getting results, I'm obviously not cut out for the job and would rather bow out.
- D.
  "Survivor" by Destiny's Child: I'm a one woman show, relying on myself to get it done.
- E.
  "Superwoman" by Alicia Keys: I take it in my stride, adding it to the long list of tasks and projects I'm already juggling... even if it means sacrificing my wellbeing.
2.
If I asked the friend who knows you best to describe you, what would they say?
- A.
  I'm known among friends as the 'perpetual student', always enrolled in a course, reading a book or learning everything there is to know on a subject.
- B.
  Honestly? They'd say I'm a type A overachiever and a control freak. Friends playfully poke fun at my perfectly aligned desk, color-coordinated wardrobe, and alphabetised book collection.
- C.
  They might say I'm a bit of a lone wolf. I'm the the epitome of self-reliance, capable of tackling any challenge that comes my way. I take pride in my ability to solve problems on my own and it doesn't occur to me to ask for help.
- D.
  I'm a great all-rounder filling my life with work, hobbies, friends, fitness and fun. I tend to go 'all in' on whatever I set my mind to, and don't do anything half-arsed, whether it's styling my home, catering my kids' parties, choosing the perfect gift, running a business or excelling at my job.
- E.
  I'm curious about everything with a zillion interests. Naturally bright, I have a secret talent for seeing connections and patterns that others might miss. But I know very quickly if something is in my wheelhouse or it's not... and if a skill doesn't come easily, I don't have much patience for seeing it through.
3.
Let's say you slip up and make a mistake at work. Share how you react to it with a GIF.
- A.
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  I go into overdrive. I know I need to keep juggling ALL. THE. THINGS.
- B.
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  I see it as confirmation that I am not cut out for this job.
- C.
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  I'm mortified. I learn everything I can and create a contingency plan so it never happens again.
- D.
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  I apologise profusely and beat myself up about it for days afterwards.
- E.
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  I blame myself entirely and work overtime by myself to fix it.
4.
Fill in the blank: As long as I can _______, I feel competent.
- A.
  🙌 Do it on my own (no help or special favours)
- B.
  📖 Update my credentials and education
- C.
  👍 Keep multiple balls in the air without breaking a sweat
- D.
  🔥 Get it right the first time, every time
- E.
  ⏰ Be sure I do it perfectly
5.
Pick a movie title to describe how self-doubt shows up in your life.
- A.
  🧠 Analyze This - I spin my wheels over-analysing every move.
- B.
  🏙️ Lost in Translation - It's exhausting and lonely needing to be 'strong' all the time.
- C.
  📖 Pulp Fiction - I feel like a failure when I can't do it exactly perfect the first time.
- D.
  🎓 The Graduate - I've amassed so many qualifications and taken so many courses. But I still. can't. shake. the feeling I'm underprepared.
- E.
  ☀️ Little Miss Sunshine - Sometimes I wonder why I always prioritise my own needs last. And then I feel self-imposed pressure to appear like everything's fine. Ugh.
6.
What is it about 'failure' that scares the bejeebers out of you?
- A.
  What if I'm not naturally talented after all?
- B.
  What if I drop a ball and realise I can't actually do it all?
- C.
  What if I show my weakness?
- D.
  What if I can't control every outcome?
- E.
  What if I get asked a question I don't know the answer to, or I state a fact and someone rebukes me or proves me wrong?
7.
Close your eyes and visualise a day in the life of your most confident self — what are you up to?
- A.
  😌 ✨ I'm comfortable with where I am and the choices I've made, and I trust that I will be able to handle whatever comes my way.
- B.
  I'm excited to try new things. I trust that I can learn and adapt to new situations.
- C.
  I show up more fully and authentically in all aspects of my life, building stronger relationships and achieving greater success.
- D.
  I've unhooked from praise and criticism and set my own benchmark for success.
- E.
  I'm kinder to myself. I feel greater self-acceptance, resilience, and inner peace.
8.
Which of the following affirmations do you need taped to your mirror?
- A.
  “I don't need to know everything immediately.”
- B.
  “Perfection is the enemy of progress.”
- C.
  "Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness"
- D.
  “I can let go of what no longer serves me.”
- E.
  “I am resourceful enough to know where to find the answers and will continue to learn and to improve.”
9.
What’s something you struggle with that no one else gets?
- A.
  I'm afraid of being at the mercy of others. It makes me feel helpless and vulnerable.
- B.
  No matter how much I learn, I never feel like I know enough.
- C.
  My life might look perfect on the outside but I'm dying on the inside trying to hold it all together.
- D.
  I'm scared to try because... what if I fail?
- E.
  The smallest mistakes have me in a tailspin for days. Is this normal?
10.
What would you MOST like to change in your life?
- A.
  I want to let go of control, so I can finally rest and enjoy my life to its fullest.
- B.
  I want to feel more comfortable being uncomfortable, so that I can broaden my skills and expertise.
- C.
  I want to know I can contribute what I know without needing to know it all.
- D.
  I want to accept 'good enough', instead of always running myself ragged to reach an ever-moving target.
- E.
  I want to be able to trust and lean on others, instead of wearing myself out doing it all.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The perfectionist
2.
The expert
3.
The natural genius
4.
The soloist
5.
The superhuman