Emotion · Joy family
Pride
noun
Satisfaction in something you, or someone close to you, has done or become.
How it shows up in the body
Standing taller, chest open, a steady gaze, a smile you can’t help.
What it is telling you
You met a standard that matters to you. Healthy pride fuels growth; hollow pride needs others to be smaller.
The urge — and the choice
To downplay it or to boast. The choice is to own it plainly.
One thing to try
Say, “I’m proud of myself for…” out loud. Then tell someone who helped you get there.
Practice it: Feelings journal.
Words you can use
I’m proud of how I handled that.
