Top 40 achievements that Brits are most proud of - such as raising a child
Brits have shared the top 40 things they are most proud of achieving in their lives – with raising a child, and buying their first home, topping the list.
Other accomplishments that have left them with a sense of pride include achieving an undergraduate degree, paying off their mortgage, and getting their first job, or a promotion at work.
Meanwhile, one in five are proud of having completed a sporting event, such as running a marathon, half marathon, a 10k, or taking on an endurance challenge.
Overall, the poll of 2,000 adults found that 78% can pinpoint a moment in their lives where they felt proud – with eight in 10 believing it is important achieve things that give you this feeling.
But when it comes to the last 12 months, as many as one in four of those polled say they can't think of a single thing they have accomplished during this time that they have felt proud of.
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And some of the top things holding them back from such accomplishments include a lack of time, money, and motivation – while others feel they lack confidence, and even admit they are afraid of failure.
The study was commissioned by the British Heart Foundation (BHF), to inspire those who are looking for a new challenge during the health-kick season.
And eight in 10 believe it is important to feel a sense of pride about the accomplishment you have made in life (British Heart Foundation)The charity is running events such as its annual London to Brighton Bike Ride, as well as the Bournemouth Pier-to-Pier open water swim, this year.
Dan Geneen, from the charity, said: “It’s easy to let external factors get in the way of pushing yourself to achieve more in life. Such moments are the things you can look back on in years to come with a sense of pride, whether they be personal or professional achievements.
“The new year is a time where many are thinking about their health, and wanting a challenge to aim for to help drive them towards their goal – and signing up to BHF events such as runs, bike rides, and so on, are a great motivator to do so, while also driving a real sense of accomplishment.”
Almost half (45%) regret not having more moments they’re proud of in their life so far, while 28% believe feeling a true sense of achievement can be difficult to find. And one in six (15%) want to do something that pushes them to their limits – but they’re yet to take the leap.
Building confidence, character, and learning more about yourself, are among the top reasons people believe this is key, while 42% reckon it forms resilience, according to the data from OnePoll.com.
And respondents reckon the typical person should achieve seven things they can look back on with pride in their adult lives. One in three say that running a marathon would be something a person ought to be truly proud of, while 27% think the same about a 10k.
However, 31% believe they’ve achieved less in the last 10 years than those before that, with 63% craving that sense of accomplishment again in the future.
Dan Geneen, at the British Heart Foundation, which is supporting more than 60 events across the country, added: “Clearly, there’s an appetite to feel that sense of pride and achievement, something that we have seen from all our amazing supporters over the years.
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“In 2024, we want to continue to help people achieve these goals – and we have loads of events, like our iconic London to Brighton Bike Ride, and Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim, that can help people across the UK feel proud of themselves.
“Big or small, it’s important to test yourself as well as to look after your health – so this way, you can achieve both.”
TOP 40 ACHIEVEMENTS BRITS ARE MOST PROUD OF:
- Raising a child
- Buying their first home
- Paying off their mortgage
- Getting their first job
- Achieving an undergraduate degree
- Getting a promotion at work
- Travelling alone
- Learning a new skill
- Making something from scratch
- Completing a training qualification
- Doing some volunteering
- Moving out of their family home (away from their parents)
- Saving their first £1,000
- Speaking out about something (e.g. calling someone out for doing something they shouldn't)
- Feeling like they have made an impact on the next generation (e.g. as a teacher, a volunteer, etc.)
- Achieving A-Levels
- Completing a complicated project at work
- Starting their own business
- Helping out their community
- Learning a language
- Achieving a Master's degree
- Getting a pay rise at work
- Learning how to swim
- Organising a celebration for someone else (e.g. a birthday party, anniversary, hen/stag do, etc.)
- Starting their own “side hustle”
- Winning an internal award at work (e.g. Employee of the Month/Year)
- Organising an event to raise money for charity
- Learning to play an instrument
- Running a 10k
- Learning how to ride a bike
- Running a half marathon
- Getting into a local sports team
- Running a 5k
- Campaigning for change (e.g. taking part in a protest, writing to their local council, etc.)
- Winning money on a game of chance (e.g. a scratch card, in a raffle, etc.)
- Completing a long-distance bike ride
- Completing an endurance challenge
- Running a full marathon
- Doing a skydive
- Growing their social media following
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