Why should we live with self-respect ? What should be done for this ?

Explanation:

Self-respect forms the foundation of all the decisions you’ll ever make, how you treat yourself, and how you allow others to treat you. But is self-respect crucial for happiness?

You may think the key to happiness lies in health, wealth, and the success of your personal relationships. And all these things are key elements on the path to greater fulfillment.

But what many fail to recognize is that self-respect is crucial for happiness.

Here’s why.

What Is Self-Respect And Why Is It Important?

Self-respect means having confidence in yourself and behaving with grace, honor, and dignity.

The difference between self-respect and self-esteem

Self-esteem is knowing you can conduct yourself confidently in every situation. Outwardly, you are successful, which contributes to your self-esteem. But it’s possible to experience and act with self-esteem while having little self-respect.

The problem with just relying on self-esteem, or being caught up in this evaluative framework, is the moment you have a bad day and doubt yourself, you fall prone to blame, guilt, regret, and stress.

The difference between self-respect and ego

Self-respect is the respect you have for yourself, while ego is your understanding of your own importance.

An inflated ego may be borne from too much self-esteem, or when you realized just how important and special you are inspired by mental imbalances. People with a huge ego sometimes feel unequal to others because, deep inside, they feel worthless and undeserving of respect.

But when you respect yourself, the ego is still naturally present, but does not play a huge part in your actions. The person with self-respect simply likes themselves, which is not contingent on their own personal successes or failures.

What Is Self-Respect In A Relationship?

While it is very important to respect your partner when you are in a relationship, it is equally important to respect yourself too.

In fact, self-respect is the foundation of all strong and healthy relationships.

When you accept yourself as a whole person, with both flaws and strengths, it changes how others perceive you. When you know who you are and how much you’re worth, you will not let anyone, and not even your partner, treat you as a doormat.

That is why you should practice self-respect in all

of your relationships: with your partner, friends, parents, and everyone you meet.