| Do you have a difficult time being nice to | | | | especially if they are words that you disagree |
| yourself? Do you treat yourself with respect at all | | | | with. Many of you may disagree with many things |
| times? Do you allow others to treat you in a | | | | that others say and do and most times you don't |
| condescending manner? Do you put up with | | | | say anything about it. People who have |
| verbal or psychological abuse? | | | | self-respect speak their mind about important |
| If you answered any of these questions in the | | | | issues and they assert where they stand. |
| affirmative, you probably have low self-esteem. | | | | 3. Don't put up with any kind of abuse, be it |
| And if you have low self-esteem you probably | | | | psychological and or physical. If someone abuses |
| don't respect yourself. Self-respect and | | | | you even once, walk away from them and never |
| self-esteem tend to go hand in hand. Self-respect | | | | be their friends. After all, true friends don't want |
| usually is to respect for yourself, your character, | | | | to abuse you. They like you and are honoured to |
| and conduct. It also means to have proper | | | | be your friend. |
| respect for yourself as a person. Self-respect has | | | | 4. Don't be a follower. Instead, carve out values |
| very little to do with what you do and mostly | | | | for yourself and act in accordance with them. |
| about who you are. When you have self-respect, | | | | Followers tend to do whatever someone else say |
| you usually are honest, forthright, and authentic. | | | | that they should do. Individuals who have |
| Most of you are in need to develop our | | | | self-respect always follow their heart and soul |
| self-respect a bit. Here are a few tips on how to | | | | first and foremost. They know what is in their |
| do so. | | | | best interest, and they do it. |
| 1. Take steps to own your own dignity and | | | | So, take care of yourself. Act with integrity. And |
| self-worth. This may be difficult to do at first. But | | | | don't put up with any mindless abuse from others, |
| mostly it means that you won't allow others to | | | | be they intentional or not. Let others know, in no |
| put you down in any way. Many times, you don't | | | | uncertain terms, that you aren't putting up with |
| want to make waves. Despite this, if your values | | | | such treatment. This way, you'll be able to |
| are being threatened, don't hesitate to speak up. | | | | develop self-respect. |
| 2. Don't let anyone put words in your mouth, | | | | |