I have battled impostor syndrome throughout my life. The anxiety is real. It is a suitable antidote for some elements of Dunning-Krueger, but is a painful way

I have battled impostor syndrome throughout my life. The anxiety is real. It is a suitable antidote for some elements of Dunning-Krueger, but is a painful way to operate day-to-day. In terms of software or any other professional field, the only solution I've found is finding balance between tasks that stretch one's abilities (verifying potential for growth and meeting challenges) and tasks one can accomplish successfully/efficiently (verifying competence). Too high a proportion of either and the psychological slide begins.