Self-respect is having a positive view of yourself, and valuing and accepting yourself for who you are. It can also be described as having self-worth or dignity.
How to build self-respect
Accept yourself: Accept your strengths and weaknesses, and try to live by your values.
Practice self-care: Take care of yourself in ways that nourish your spirit and build your self-esteem.
Discover your values: Learn to live by your values, and stay true to them.
Be proud of yourself: Do things that make you feel good about yourself.
Withstand pressure: Test your capacity and withstand pressure.
Benefits of self-respect
Self-respect can support mental health.
Self-respect can help you respect others.
Self-respect can help you be compassionate and promote healing.
Examples of losing self-respect
Acting in an unfair or unkind way toward someone else
Cheating on a test
Regaining self-respect
If you lose self-respect, you may be able to regain it by admitting what you did and making amends.