"Confidence dumping" masks a lack of self-confidence, say some experts

People who constantly boast about themselves wish to be viewed as ‘a whole collective person’ and want others to recognise the tenacity it takes to accomplish a task with a particular condition, says a clinician. Photo: 123rf.com

After “trauma dumping”, which involves pouring out all one’s negative emotions onto others, here comes “confidence dumping”. This term, coined by a social media influencer, refers to an individual’s tendency to boast excessively to those closest to them, or to constantly seek external validation for their achievements.

In everyday life, it’s not unusual to boast when you’re proud of your achievements. It’s a sign of self-confidence. But overdoing it can embarrass those around you.