Feelings & Togetherness
What does pride feel like?
Puschel has achieved something. The Wusels explore how pride can feel.
The short answer
Pride can mean feeling pleased about a step that matters to you. You do not have to be better than someone else. Even a small improvement can be a big achievement for you.
An imagined Wusel scene
Puschel and Flauschi investigate
Flauschi ties her first knot on her own and looks at it quietly. Puschel is about to show the next one, then pauses. They compare her knot with her first attempt. She smiles: this is a step she managed herself.
Try explaining it
This question is about a fictional situation and considerate actions, not about which feelings you should have.
Flauschi achieves a small personal step. What fits?
Choose a), b) or c), then explain your choice.
- a)She may feel proud without a competition.
- b)Only the fastest person may feel proud.
- c)Small steps never count.
Show the explanation
Correct: a): She may feel proud without a competition.
Pride can mean feeling pleased about a step that matters to you. You do not have to be better than someone else. Even a small improvement can be a big achievement for you.
Think about it, if you like
You can use the fictional situation; you do not have to share personal experiences.
Someone achieves a small step later than others. Can it still matter?
One possible idea
Yes. Their effort and progress count, not just comparisons. You can feel pleased loudly or quietly.
Explore in more detail
Here you will find longer explanations and further details. You can explore them together.
Understand step by step
What does this mean in everyday life?
Examples are possible situations. You need not feel a particular emotion or share a personal story.
A personal step succeeds
You tie a bow for the first time or ask for help despite uncertainty. Both can be meaningful progress.
Comparison is unnecessary
Someone else’s earlier ability does not remove your achievement. Pride needs no first place.
Joy may be quiet
Tell someone or enjoy it privately. No particular facial expression is required for progress to count.
The key points again
Discovery 1
Pride can arise when something important works out or you value a step you have taken.
Source: [2]
Discovery 2
It need not be a competition. You can feel proud of progress even if someone else is faster.
Source: [2]
Discovery 3
People show pride differently. Some talk about it and others enjoy it quietly.