2min snip

The Art of Accomplishment cover image

The Desire To Be Seen with Tara Howley

The Art of Accomplishment

NOTE

Exploring the Desire for Recognition and Self-Understanding

The desire for recognition often manifests in behaviors such as bragging or feeling self-conscious about sharing accomplishments. When individuals feel compelled to boast about achievements, it indicates a deeper yearning to be acknowledged and seen for their creativity, intelligence, or success. Furthermore, judgments towards others who draw attention can serve as reflections of one’s own suppressed desire for visibility; feelings of criticism towards those seeking recognition highlight parts of oneself that are not being acknowledged. Recognizing these patterns in oneself and others is crucial for understanding the underlying need for self-acceptance and the desire to connect authentically with others.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode