Book 2, Question 45 · Video
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.
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Intro
Hey there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Why do we feel proud?
The Big Idea
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.
You Work
Step one: you work. You make a plan, practice, and try again when it is tricky. Effort is the first piece of pride. Big projects and small projects both count.
You Finish
Step two: you finish. You check off the last item and see that it is done. Finishing shows you that your effort paid off. Finishing gives the brain a clear sign that the job is complete.
Brain Tags Success
Step three: your brain tags success. It connects the good result with the work you did. That helps you remember that your effort mattered. That is why finishing something feels so satisfying.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look at the proud glow. The heart stands for the warm feeling inside you. The glow lines show pride spreading through your body. And the smile says, I did that!
Quick Facts
Quick facts! Proud of effort lasts longer than proud of luck. Practice is worth being proud of, even before you win. Mistakes are part of learning, so keep going. And you can be proud of a small step, too.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Think of something you practiced recently. Tell someone one thing you practiced, not just one trophy. Maybe it was shooting hoops or reading a page. Notice how your body feels when you share it.
Outro
Practice, effort, and a warm glow: that is pride! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!