Self-Praise

“Self-praise means giving yourself credit for your efforts and achievements. It’s about recognizing when you do something well and feeling proud of yourself. Celebrating your own wins helps build confidence and keeps you motivated to keep growing.”
— Can Do Kiwis

How to practice self-praise

Giving yourself credit is a powerful way to boost your confidence and keep growing. Here’s how to do it right:

  • Celebrate your wins
    Notice and write down your achievements, big or small.

  • Be specific
    Instead of just saying “I did good,” say “I stayed calm during that tough conversation.”

  • Focus on effort
    Praise yourself for trying hard and improving, not just the result.

  • Be grateful
    Appreciate your skills and chances to learn new things.

  • Stay humble
    Be proud but open to learning and feedback.

  • Use positive affirmations
    Say things like “I’m capable and strong” to remind yourself of your worth.

  • Share your success
    Tell friends or family about your achievements—it helps build support.

Self-praise helps you believe in yourself and stay motivated. What’s one thing you can praise yourself for today?

Quiz 35. How good are you at praising yourself?
Take this quick quiz to see how often you give yourself credit and how you can be kinder to you.