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.