Sometimes people exhibit a tendency to perceive themselves more favourably than the situation really dictates.This is known as

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The self-serving bias is the tendency for individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors (such as their own abilities or efforts) while attributing their failures to external factors (such as bad luck or difficult circumstances). This bias leads individuals to perceive themselves more favourably than the situation really warrants. The other options, such as the self-reference effect, self-efficacy, and internal locus of control, all have different meanings and do not apply to this situation.

Sometimes People Exhibit a Tendency to Perceive Themselves More Favourably