Impostor syndrome is a pattern of thinking, not a diagnosis, says Liv Massey, a mental performance coach and counselor who works with performers and athletes. It is characterized by doubting one’s abilities, downplaying achievements, and fearing being exposed as a fraud, she explains. While the intense doubt and fear associated with this way of thinking can become debilitating, it’s also possible for dancers to change their thought patterns, bolster their confidence, and regain ownership of their craft. Head to the link in our bio to learn more. ❤️‍🩹 📝: sophie.jeanette 📸: Photo by brooketrisoliniphoto, Courtesy bostonballet #Dancers #ImpostorSyndrome #Ballet #Dancerproblems liv_murphy13 jjedwards le_patin_libre brookeewert24 Image descriptions (1) Chyrstyn Fentroy in a firebird jump onstage with dancers behind her. Text reads: Why do so many dancers have impostor syndrome? (2) Text in caption. (3) Text reads: Triggers are individual to each dancer, though there are some comm...