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‘There’s always someone better and smarter’: Singaporean woman opens up about impostor syndrome after years of feeling ‘lousy’ and ‘behind’
Summary by The Singapore Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Yoko Nicole , as published by The Independent Singapore
· September 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points She expressed frustration at constantly feeling behind and believing others are better, smarter, and more confident. A woman has shared her struggles with impostor syndrome, describing feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.
A woman has shared her struggles with impostor syndrome, describing feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. She expressed frustration at constantly feeling behind and believing others are better, smarter, and more confident. The woman admitted to not knowing what it feels like to genuinely believe in her own abilities.
Her post on Reddit was an attempt to seek help and guidance from others who may have experienced similar struggles. The woman hoped to find a way to overcome her impostor syndrome and start feeling more confident, particularly at work.
Further details about her experience and her post on Reddit are available from the source.
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Published: September 9, 2026 ·
Source: The Independent Singapore ·
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