Imposter
What is Imposter?
The sense that your financial position is somehow fraudulent — that you don't really belong at your income level. You wait to be 'found out' as not truly successful. Imposter feelings undermine confidence and enjoyment.
When you might feel imposter
Imposter is a specific form of undeserving, which itself is a type of guilty. You might experience this feeling in situations where guilty is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define imposter.
Emotional Hierarchy
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Open Money Mindset WheelRelated Emotions
The hot discomfort of feeling judged for your financial situation — whether for ...
A deeper shame where financial struggles feel like a reflection of personal fail...
The exhausting effort of concealing financial realities from partners, family, o...
Active dishonesty about financial matters — lying about income, hiding purchases...
A deep belief that you don't deserve financial success, comfort, or security. Go...
Painful awareness of past financial mistakes — bad investments, wasted money, mi...