Do the self respect increase our self conidence?
By mallu30
@mallu30 (461)
India
May 13, 2011 5:32am CST
Self-respect is a great motivator and self-inspiring mental attitude. We must have respect for ourselves. We should never underestimate ourselves. We must be aware of our own greatness. We must be aware of our specialities. For example, we have the mindset to help others, have the attitude of compassion and good wishes, have the sense of belongingness, imaginative sympathy, sacrifice and service. This is our greatness. We must be aware of our assets and plus points. When we give respect to ourselves, others will start respecting us. The way in which we look at ourselves will be the way in which people start looking at us. Self-respect enhances our self-confidence. Self confidence gives us courage, zeal and enthusiasm for greater achievements in life.
11 responses
@goldenPlanet (328)
• Philippines
27 May 11
Respect is one the basic foundation of a human society. Without respect peace and humanity will be impossible. Respect will never flourish in a society if each individual within a society doesnt have self-respect. Self-respect gives not only self-confidence, it is also the foundation of self-love, wisdom and decisiveness.
@scorpiobabes (7225)
• United States
15 May 11
I agree with much of what you are saying, but sacrificing can actually be harmful.
The true key to increasing your self confidence is to begin with loving yourself. If you do not love yourself, how can anyone love you back? Once you begin loving yourself, you will find that people respond to that light you are giving off. And once people begin responding, you will feel like you belong.
Your last two sentences are so true!
@sunny5u (2069)
• India
14 May 11
Self respect will not let us go down, anytime, if we give respect to ourselves and it helps us to face a competition, or it'll help us to face the problems , which mean self respect indirectly or directly helps us gain self confidence.
@imnobodyspecial (318)
• United States
15 May 11
I have known people with high self confidence but little self respect...they refused to accept their inherent worth both to self and society, yet they were extremely competent and confident of their ability to do certain things.
Self respect is a rather quiet trait. It doesn't make you push yourself forward or try for attention from others, it allows you quiet moments of contemplation and contentment. It allows you to laugh at yourself before you laugh at others and it allows others to laugh with you. It lets you cry when you need to cry and to not hide the tears because you have no inner need to show others you are strong.
Self respect allow you to be self confident in a way that doesn't insult or push others away but rather draws them to you as a possible leader or confidant.
It also allows you to not allow others to abuse you or your abilities or to push you into things you'd rather not do.
Most importantly it allows you to love yourself and to feel worthy of the love of others while allowing you to respect others as you would be respected.
@loveyjohnmark (31)
• Philippines
14 May 11
Yes. Definitely, self- respect increase our self- confidence. Because of you respect yourself, then you will behave in a good manner. You can be a person with refined culture and breeding. Hence, this can add to the development of your personality. More so, you will gain recognition and value from other people. And because of that, your confidence to face the world of difference will also increase.
@dream_ozn (1754)
• Singapore
14 May 11
Definitely, i agree with you. when we respect ourself, our confidence will definitely increase and we'll be able to live better in a better world.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
13 May 11
Yes. Self respect is essential to get self confidence. All of us should feel good about ourselves. Otherwise we cannot interact with others. we should be aware of our strengths, weaknesses. Understand what are the opportunities available and the threats in the environment. Accordingly we should try to modulate our behavior. Self perception is what motivates you to develop self confidence. If you think you can, you can. If you think you cannot, you cannot. Think You can achieve wonders and wonders will at your door steps.
@1348652497 (149)
• China
13 May 11
Yes,self-respect is the most important and the basic for people.First of all, we would think high of us and then other people may treat us.You have said reasonable.Thanks for your share.
@casualkT (140)
• Canada
14 May 11
I don't know what self-respect is
But self-anything will generate self-confidence
you are focusing on the self which is pretty crucial before stepping in the vast
hectic world of multiple personalities , a weak self will submit but be unpleased
but a confident self is fulfilled.
@adarshvishwanath20 (101)
• India
13 May 11
Hi, Yes definitely self respect plays a vital role in enhancing one's self confidence. When you don't respect yourself, you can not respect others. We should respect our feelings, do's & dont's. When you think that you are capable of doing any task with positive thinking, that shows your confidence in you. Self respect boosts your confidence level & sets your competency levels high. Self respect is one's belief & trust within ourselves to successfully achieve anything. If we are degrading ourselves, we can never achieve anything in life, rather we will be totally dissatisfied with what we have & crib for the things. A person with high self respect is respected by others.