Why you should be proud of yourself
Pride: it's got a bad reputation.
For too long, it's been confused with something else: egotism, self-glorification, or bragging.
But that's not what pride is at all. True pride is about celebrating your actions, your progress, and how you are growing in alignment with your values. It has nothing to do with positioning yourself as above or below another person.
(As you'll see below, we asked our community to share something they're feeling proud of themselves for. Not a single answer talked about another person or involved a comparison. It was all about their unique growth.)
Here's one way to make this mindset shift and to start celebrating yourself.
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Think about a character trait that you value. For example, you might aspire to be loving, patient, curious, thoughtful, courageous, or persistent.
Then ask yourself: How did I demonstrate that value today, or this week, or lately? Look for the examples in your life where you lived by your valued trait.
Then, acknowledge them, just the way you would celebrate that accomplishment for a friend. "I'm proud of myself for that." "I showed up; that's awesome!" "I made a new, more aligned choice." "That was a moment of growth."
Take the time to recognize how you are showing up today in a way that is meaningful and authentic for you. The more you do this, the more motivated you will be to keep making these types of choices.
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