social
Pride
Confidence · high
A self-conscious positive state arising from achievement consistent with one's values.
I did something worthwhile and others can see it.
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Overview
Typical triggers
- ·Earned achievement
- ·Recognition from valued others
- ·Children or group succeeding
Common metaphors
- “Standing tall”
- “Walking on air”
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Body
- chestExpansion, lift
- shouldersBack, open
- faceSmile, raised chin
Ventral vagal — safe engagement
Arousal3/5
Energy4/5
- Heart rate
- Slightly elevated
- Breathing
- Full, slightly deeper
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Mind
Attention
On the achievement and witnessing others
Facial expression
Small smile, slight head tilt back, expanded posture
Typical thoughts
- “I did this”
- “It mattered”
- “I am capable”
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Behavior
- Standing taller
- Sharing the success
- Continued effort
Environmental influences
Cultures that name effort · Mentors and witnesses
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Function
Reinforces effortful behavior and signals competence to the group.
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Interventions
- Let it land — don't deflect
- Name what specifically you did well
- Share credit with those who helped
Reflection questions
- · What does this success reflect about who I am becoming?
- · How do I keep this from tipping into hubris?
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Relationships
RelatedNeighborOpposite
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Research
Tracy & Robins distinguish authentic pride (achievement, links to wellbeing) from hubristic pride (links to narcissism).
Citations
- · Tracy & Robins (2007). The psychological structure of pride.