self-esteem boost
Ego-raising moment
A self-esteem boost is something that increases your sense of worth or confidence.
Compliments, achievements, and positive feedback all provide self-esteem boosts: Getting the promotion was a real self-esteem boost.
The phrase often appears when someone needs reassurance: She could use a self-esteem boost after that rejection.
- complimentsExpressions of admiration
- praiseExpression of approval
- recognitionPerceiving something as known
- gold starSmall achievement marker
- standing ovationApplause while risen
affirmation · validation · pep talk · encouragement · resilience · goal-setting · inner voice · confidence building · empowerment · success · personal growth · personal best · belonging · intrinsic motivation · positive reinforcement · mastery · winning · mindfulness
effect on self-worth
self-esteem boostput-down
Disparaging remark
humiliation · insult · cutting remark · personal attack · verbal abuse