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title: "The Perfectionist — Free imposter syndrome check"
url: "https://www.ellomind.com/tools/imposter-syndrome/result/the-perfectionist/"
description: "You outrun the fear by overworking. Your imposter feelings show up as perfectionism: nothing's ever quite good enough, praise won't stick, and you overprepare to stay safe. It works, until it burns yo"
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Free imposter syndrome check · your result

# The Perfectionist

Your imposter feelings show up as perfectionism: nothing's ever quite good enough, praise won't stick, and you overprepare to stay safe. It works, until it burns you out. There are gentler ways to feel secure.

What this usually looks like

* Less-than-perfect feels like failure
* Can't accept compliments
* Overworking to avoid being caught out

## Want to feel as capable as you actually are?

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This is a self-reflection check, not a diagnosis. Imposter feelings can overlap with anxiety and perfectionism; a psychologist can help.

Original ElloMind self-check. Not derived from any licensed instrument.