Respect Yourself

10 Ways to Respect Yourself

• Stop begging for attention—know your worth.

Focus on yourself: Do things you enjoy, like taking a class, joining a book club, or going to the gym. This can help you feel more fulfilled and become a better version of yourself

• Say only what’s necessary—let your words have weight.

The law of silence: Speak little. Say only what you must. Speak only when necessary. Your oratory should be deeds, not words.

• Don’t chase those who aren’t chasing you.

The idea of not chasing people who aren't interested in you is based on the idea that it can be emotionally draining and harm your self-confidence and sense of self. It can also mean that you're making the person you're chasing too important to you

• Invest in yourself; prioritize your happiness.

Prioritizing your happiness and investing in yourself means making your needs and desires a priority over others. It's a key aspect of self-care and can help you become the best version of yourself. 

• Avoid gossip—focus on your own growth.
• Focus on your own life: You don't need to know about other people's lives, and it's freeing to focus on your own problems. 
• Lead by example: Be professional and considerate of others, and act with integrity. 
• Be inclusive: Make everyone feel welcome and important. 
• Don't participate in gossip: If someone gossips about another person, you can kindly let them know you don't want to be involved. 
• Address the gossiper: If someone spreads rumors about you, you can directly address them. 
• Focus on healing: You can't control what people think about you, but you can control your attitude and actions. 
• Encourage accountability: Foster a culture where people take responsibility for their actions

• Confront disrespect immediately—stand up for yourself.

When someone disrespects you, you can try to confront them immediately by:

• Calling them in: Set a time and place to talk about what happened. You can let them know that the conversation may be difficult for both of you. 
• Being open: Let them know you're disapproving of their behavior

• Balance relationships; don't rely too heavily on others.

Healthy relationships are balanced and involve mutual respect, trust, and open communication. In a balanced relationship, neither partner relies too heavily on the other, and both people make an effort to compromise

• Dress with intention; let your style reflect your self-respect.

• Limit visits to those who don’t value your presence.

reduce the amount of time you spend with people who don't seem to appreciate your company or make an effort to be around you, essentially prioritizing relationships where you feel valued and respected.

Think before you speak—words shape how others perceive you.

carefully consider the impact your words will have on how others see you, as the language you use directly influences people's perception of you; essentially, your words hold power and can significantly shape how others understand and judge you

Respect Yourself