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 others 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 others 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. |