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Virat Kohli, who is counted among the most successful cricketers in the world, needs no introduction today. The heartbeats of big bowlers increase as soon as their names appear on the field. On the basis of crores of fans, many historical records, excellent fitness and years of hard work, Virat has created his own identity in the world of cricket. But the surprising thing is that even after achieving so much success, many times Virat does not feel fully capable.

Recently, during an event, Virat openly told that he often fears that people will think that he is not as good as the world believes him to be. That means Virat, who looks very strong from outside, keeps questioning himself from within. This condition of the mind is called “Imposter Syndrome”, in which a person starts underestimating himself despite his hard work and success.

What is imposter syndrome?

Impostor syndrome is a mental condition in which a person is unable to believe in his achievements. No matter how great a work he has done, he continues to feel that his success was not due to his hard work but due to luck, opportunity or the help of others.

Such people often fear deep inside that one day people will consider them “fake” or “less worthy”. The special thing is that it is not considered an official mental illness, but it can have a deep impact on a person’s thinking, self-confidence and mental peace.

In which people is this syndrome seen more?

According to psychologists, this problem is often seen in people who:

• Expect too much from yourself.
• Always try to be perfect.
• Live in an environment of constant competition.
• Underestimate yourself compared to others.
• Are not satisfied even after success.
• This is the reason why big players, doctors, corporate leaders, scientists and topper students can also be affected by it.

Main symptoms of impostor syndrome

• The person feels that he is not as talented as people think.
• If someone praises it, he feels that people are exaggerating.
• Such people consider even a small mistake as a big failure.
• Seeing the achievements of others and considering oneself weak is its biggest identity.
• Many people work excessively to prove themselves so that no one can catch their weakness.
• Even after getting the achievement, there is no satisfaction in the mind and the next worry starts.

After all, why do successful people become more victims of this?

Experts believe that people who are always in a race to do better, put a lot of pressure on themselves. After every success they set their goals higher. In such a situation, they never feel that they have done “good enough”. Social media has also increased this problem. People start thinking that they are lagging behind after seeing the shiny lives of others. Whereas in reality every person is fighting his own battle.

How can one get out of this?

• Acknowledge your achievements
• Don’t underestimate what you have achieved.
• stop comparing all the time
• Every person’s journey is different.
• accept mistakes as normal
• It is not necessary to be perfect.
• talk to people close to you
• Sharing your thoughts reduces pressure.
• Seek expert help if needed
• Therapy and counseling can also prove to be very helpful.