I have 2 young kids, some of the best advice I've been given is that it's a good thing if your kids are occasionally bored.

Why? Because it forces them to problem solve and on most occasions they get pretty creative. I'll often get home from work and there will be a massive blanket fort through the living room, or some kind of obstacle course in the front yard.

Being bored is not a bad thing!

I know kids who have lived on iPads/TV/other devices from a young age, and they don't understand the concept of being bored and watching them try to grasp the concept of 'make believe' is downright painful.

And don't get me started on not being allowed to feel proud! Who hurt you?

Feelings come and go. They aren't who you are, just a part of you.

You are welcome for 3 years of therapy in two sentences.

OP, way to funnel your energy into your project. Nice work!

As long as it doesn't push into apathy and arrogance I don't see an issue with feeling proud or being motivated by boredom

Why?