Faux feeling A judgement of myself

Successful

Not a feeling: a judgement of yourself.

‘I think I have achieved what I set out to do.’

Why it’s not a feeling

Successful sums up what you have done and calls it a win. That makes it an assessment of you and your results, a thought rather than a state inside you. When it rings true, look for the feeling that comes with it: you might be proud, fulfilled or quietly satisfied.

Feelings underneath

ProudSatisfiedTriumphantFulfilled

Needs

When these needs are met

EffectivenessCompetencePurpose

Saying it as a feeling

‘I feel successful.’

When I crossed the finish line of my first half-marathon, I felt proud and fulfilled, because I need purpose and effectiveness.