CELEBRATING A PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT with those around you isn’t always as easy as it sounds, at least for Australians and New Zealanders.
There’s self-deprecating nature that is intrinsically linked to our collective attitudes and interactions within society; meaning when complimented, often our first instinct is not to accept it, rather to offer one in return. Similarly, when achieving a goal — professional or personal — sometimes sharing it feels like ‘humble bragging’ or it becomes a task in itself. This is a phenomenon called Tall Poppy Syndrome (TPS), and it’s more common than you may think.
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