I am impressed with myself vs I am impressed by myself

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I am impressed with myself' is used when you are expressing satisfaction or pride in your own achievements or abilities. 'I am impressed by myself' is used when you are acknowledging that something you did surprised or amazed you.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I am impressed with myself"

This phrase is used when you want to express satisfaction or pride in your own achievements or abilities.

Examples:

I am impressed with myself for completing the project ahead of schedule.
She was impressed with herself for overcoming her fear of public speaking.
He is impressed with himself for learning a new language in just a few months.

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I am impressed with myself
Ted, I am impressed with you.
I am impressed with the progress today.
I am impressed with your fortitude, Ronan.
I am impressed with this silent walk.
I am impressed with your quest for knowledge.
I am impressed with the Commission's commitment to proportionality in the regulation of general and business aviation.
I am impressed with your speed, girl.
I am impressed with your taste, Eric.
Ted, I am impressed with you.
Susie, I am impressed with your knowledge of the professional theater regulations.
I am impressed with your fortitude, Ronan.
Shawn: I am impressed with Bow's life now.
S.H.: I am impressed with Deathspell Omega's and Mgła's recent works.
When handing over the awards, MEP Krahmer said: I am impressed with the creativity European students showed when asked to solve energy challenges.
Got to say, I am impressed with this whole furiosa vibe you got going on.
I am impressed with the work that has gone into the Hunger project, concerning which a huge awareness campaign was recently launched in the Netherlands.
I must say, I am impressed with how far you've come.
I am impressed with the way in which the PPE seems to have moved from its rather negative position in the Environment Committee debate into accepting some of the principal amendments which we think are important.
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I am impressed with you.

Alternatives:

I am proud of myself
I am pleased with myself
I am satisfied with myself
I am happy with myself
I am content with myself

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"I am impressed by myself"

This phrase is used when you want to acknowledge that something you did surprised or amazed you.

Examples:

I am impressed by myself for managing to solve that difficult problem.
She was impressed by herself for handling the situation so well.
He is impressed by himself for staying calm during the emergency.

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I am impressed by myself
Allison, I am impressed by you.
I am impressed by the presidency's enthusiasm in environmental protection.
I am impressed by almost everyone who can create portraits in crochet.
I am impressed by the number of mandalas that you have made already.
I am impressed by the performance.
I am impressed by the work undertaken by my own staff.
I am impressed by the solidarity expressed by the Lebanese people, despite the particularly challenging conditions.
Mr President, I am impressed by this report's comprehensive approach.
I am impressed by your resourcefulness, Earthling.
I am impressed by everyone's performance today!
First of all, let me say that I am impressed by your willingness to open up so quickly...
First of all, let me say that I am impressed by your willingness to open up so quickly...
Adrian Mihai Cioroianu (RO): I am impressed by the way political diversity is perceived at the Parliament.
I am impressed by the speed and efficiency with which the committee of experts has carried out its work.
I am impressed by the figures that Robin Teverson gave us in relation to the cost per job and per vessel of this agreement.
I am impressed by how well you played him.
I am impressed by the political consensus that exists and by the leadership exercised by Prime Minister Mart Laar.
At the reception I am impressed by the helpfulness of the staff.
Right away, I am impressed by something: these young are not individualists, they think about others and know how to live together.
I have used W&H products for 27 years and I am impressed by the innovations and continuous product developments.

Alternatives:

I am surprised by myself
I am amazed by myself
I am astonished by myself
I am shocked by myself
I am awed by myself

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