“Self-Respect”

The state of self-respect would include the actions of taking care of oneโ€™s body, mind, and spirit, exhibiting healthy interpersonal boundaries, and being assertive in the face of people trying to hurt or take advantage of one. A self-respecting person has the ability to recognize his or her own strengths and limitations and views limitations as areas of growth rather than permanent signs of failure.

Self-respect does not mean arrogance, grand-standing, bragging, or pushing other people around. One can respect oneself equally with others and value what others believe, even while disagreeing.

Maqbool Anjum
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