Book 2, Question 45
Why Do We Feel Proud?
Pride is the feeling of, I did that! Your brain marks a job you worked hard to earn. That mark makes the good feeling last. Proud of effort lasts longer than proud of luck.
From the book
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More fun facts
- Feeling proud of yourself is part of having healthy self-esteem.
- Feeling good about yourself is not the same as bragging or thinking you are better than others.
- Kids with good self-esteem cope better with mistakes.
- Self-esteem helps kids do better at school, at home, and with friends.
- Thinking I can give it a try can help you feel good about yourself.
- You can feel proud just for giving something a try.
Sources: KidsHealth (Nemours), KidsHealth (Nemours)
Questions kids ask
Is being proud the same as bragging?
No. Feeling good about yourself does not mean bragging or thinking you are better than others.