You are here: Home >> self respect

self respect

Self-Respect Can Be Learned!

by Cheryl Matthynssens on Nov 5, 2009

According to Merriam-Webster, self respect is defined as: 1: a proper respect for oneself as a human being and 2: regard for one's own standing or position.   But what does proper respect of one's self really mean?   It is the looking in the mirror and seeing someone of value.   It is believing that you are as good as anyone else.   E.E. Cummings wrote, "We do not believe in ourselves until someone reveals that deep inside us is valuable, worth listening to, worthy of our trust, sacred to our touch. Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit."   Self Respect is not ignoring the fact that you have faults as a person.   It is accepting that you have them and loving yourself despite them.   It is knowing that making a mistake or failing at something does not define who we are inside. Many people think that it can be measured by the acts that they do,...Read More >>



Find answers for self respect

Did this solve your question? If not, then read following articles, answers and questions or ask a new question.

<<Previous 1 2 3 Next>>

Recommended Reading

What is self love? How can I practice self love?

by Teppie_Christina

Recently the self development industry has been flooded with books and information teaching people how to love and accept themselves. Despite this over abundance of information, most people are still confused about the notion of loving yourself. In fact, most people don’t even know how to love themselves and what self love is.

Why is it so important to love yourself?

Loving yourself influences all areas of your life. It is so powerful. So many problems in life have deep connections to how much you love and accept yourself. A lot of abuse, broken...

Read More >>

My Questions & Articles

Find latest questions, answers and articles.

Questions I Ask

Questions I Follow

Articles I Share

Do you like it? Share with friends!

Don't forget to follow us!

If you like our tutorials and answers, please give us a +1!