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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These tasks can encourage mindfulness or permit the mind to wander, all while producing a concrete sense of achievement in accomplishing the basic tasks of daily life.
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The effort of arrival brings a sense of achievement and the accompanying drum roll imagined when reaching a special place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Any sense of achievement is just so deflated.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
Having a job can instill a sense of achievement and confidence as teens tackle new challenges and navigate real-world situations.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Set a Positive Start to the Day Making your bed first thing in the morning can provide an early sense of achievement.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
For instance, completing a complex crossword puzzle may give you a sense of achievement.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Build Quick Wins Into The Roadmap Embedding quick-win deliverables within the long-term roadmap gives teams a sense of achievement both early and often.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
Research shows that celebrating even small wins releases dopamine in the brains of team members, maintains motivation, and fosters a sense of achievement.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
The effort of arrival brings a sense of achievement and the accompanying drum roll imagined when reaching a special place.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Any sense of achievement is just so deflated.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2026
Having a job can instill a sense of achievement and confidence as teens tackle new challenges and navigate real-world situations.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
Set a Positive Start to the Day Making your bed first thing in the morning can provide an early sense of achievement.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
For instance, completing a complex crossword puzzle may give you a sense of achievement.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2025
Build Quick Wins Into The Roadmap Embedding quick-win deliverables within the long-term roadmap gives teams a sense of achievement both early and often.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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“Sense of achievement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sense%20of%20achievement. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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