He seems to be having a good time, and when he looks in the mirror approvingly, it’s easy to share in his self-admiration.

And sometimes, the joys of self-care and self-admiration are aligned.

Miller’s article is full of admiration, both for Delaney, and self-admiration, for his own ability to appreciate Delaney’s genius.

In my research, I use mirrors to help people deepen self-awareness, explore feelings of vulnerability, and develop self-compassion – instead of using the mirror for self-admiration or self-criticism, you can use it to understand yourself.

He may use longer words, but Johnson’s sledgehammer self-admiration does not differ materially from the US president’s diurnal reminders that he is a strong, good-looking and very stable genius.