Effects of Self-Praise on Work: Brain Anecdote

 

Self-praise can exert both positive and negative influences on our work. In one hand, it can bolster confidence and motivation, ultimately enhancing performance.




On the other hand, overindulgence in self-praise can foster complacency and diminish our drive to strive for improvement.




Research has shown that individuals who excessively praise themselves prior to undertaking a task are more likely to give up prematurely when confronted with challenges, illustrating the potential pitfalls of a “too good to fail” mentality.