sense of achievement

noun phrase

: a proud feeling of having done something difficult and worthwhile
Repairing the car by himself gave him a real sense of achievement.

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Creating a culture that encourages cross-functional collaboration boosts middle managers’ effectiveness, job satisfaction and overall sense of achievement. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Moss is, of course, mocking her own sense of achievement, drawing it coquettishly around her while her terror flaps in full view underneath. Katy Waldman, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024 Self-efficacy Having a job can instill a sense of achievement and confidence as teens tackle new challenges and navigate real-world situations. Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024 For instance, completing a complex crossword puzzle may give you a sense of achievement. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2024 Creativity does not have one look Crafting provides an opportunity for a sense of achievement and expression through creation. Riane Lumer, CNN, 15 Sep. 2024 There’s now an extraction mechanism that gives teams the option to cut-and-run with a sense of achievement after enough intervals rather than simply compete until their inevitable doom. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024 This increasing sense of achievement will boost your confidence to take on more challenging tasks. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 And the sense of achievement is something that few things in the last years of life are ever likely to equal. Roger Robinson, Outside Online, 27 Feb. 2023

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“Sense of achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20achievement. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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