Are women creating their OWN glass ceiling? Survey finds lack of confidence holds 48 per cent back in workplace Some 92 per cent polled have hang ups which have held them back in life Almost half would have progressed further at work if they'd more self-belief Over half say problems began in school with playground teasing The vast majority of British women harbor hang ups that are holding them back Theories abound as to why there are few female CEOs and why women consistently earn less than their male counterparts. Sexism in the workplace is one of the most common reasons given, along with the pressures of juggling work and childcare. However, a new survey suggests that it may be women themselves who are, at least in part, responsible for the glass ceiling. Research shows a significant 92 per cent of British women harbor hang ups that are holding them back in their lives - and the workplace is where British women feel they would most benefit from an injection of confidence. Almost half of those surveyed (48 per cent) believe they would have progressed further in their careers if they had more confidence. This lack of self-confidence seems to both hold women back in their current jobs and prevent them from applying for more senior roles. According to the survey, conducted by Head & Shoulders, 15 per cent of women said they believe they could be two to five years ahead in their careers if they had more confidence with almost a third (29 per cent) worrying they don't come across well in interviews In an office environment almost one in three women (28 per cent) avoid work situations where they might be the focus of attention and a quarter (24 per cent) admit they lack the confidence to highlight things they've done well. Half the women surveyed said their lack of self-belief can be traced back to their school days Shockingly, well over half of the 2000 women surveyed have been burdened by their hang ups since school, with 25 per cent of those claiming that it began with playground teasing. Only one in 10 say their hang ups started in the workplace. Commenting on the survey results, Head & Shoulders Brand Manager, Helen Johnson said: "Imagine the difference a nationwide confidence boost could make."