Boasting can be seen as a [[form]] of the [[message]] "Look at me, now. Aren't I wonderful?" Feeling [[satisfaction]] about an achievement, overcoming a [[challenge]], a difficult accomplishment, and other similar [[events]] is to be expected. The [[feelings]] of [[satisfaction]] are pleasant and contribute [[positively]] to our [[self]]-[[concept]] and our [[self-esteem]]. We can and do [[feel]] [[good]] about ourselves. There is also the urge to [[share]] some of this satisfaction with [[other]]s and the [[hope]] that they will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with us. These are all [[expected]] [[feelings]] that any of us can identify with and probably have acted on. As described this is not boasting. | Boasting can be seen as a [[form]] of the [[message]] "Look at me, now. Aren't I wonderful?" Feeling [[satisfaction]] about an achievement, overcoming a [[challenge]], a difficult accomplishment, and other similar [[events]] is to be expected. The [[feelings]] of [[satisfaction]] are pleasant and contribute [[positively]] to our [[self]]-[[concept]] and our [[self-esteem]]. We can and do [[feel]] [[good]] about ourselves. There is also the urge to [[share]] some of this satisfaction with [[other]]s and the [[hope]] that they will feel a sense of pride and accomplishment with us. These are all [[expected]] [[feelings]] that any of us can identify with and probably have acted on. As described this is not boasting. |