Self-respect is the one of the most important qualities to possess in life. If you do not understand how to respect yourself and your worth, you certainly have not learned to respect others. If you wish to foster lasting relationships with others, it is important to work on the relationship you have with yourself, first!
People do not respect themselves enough. This is something I see all too often. For years, I was the same way. I didn’t respect myself, my body, the food that I ate and my life. I didn’t overcome this until I learned that we ALL deserve the best and should never settle for anything less.
I’ve seen too many relationships fall apart because the self-respect is lacking. Self-respect and self-love will allow you to choose the ones that will not only motivate you to do the things you deserve to do, but will also make you happy.
Self-respect is not something than can grow over night, but is something that can develop on a day-to-day basis. You and only you is responsible for your fate, so the time is now to start growing from within. When you respect yourself, you take pride in who you are and what you have to offer. Let that pride carry you to a happier, more worthy person. Strengthening the relationship with yourself will give you the determination to better your relationship with others as well.
Too many people place the needs of others before their own, but in order to respect others, you need to meet your own needs first. As mentioned in my previous blog, a key to respecting others is respecting yourself first. If you cannot extend yourself respect and courtesy, you certainly cannot express that to others.
If you’re thinking something along the lines of, “I’m selfish if I don’t spend all my time helping other people,” reframe that thought into this, “By allowing time to myself, I can take better care of other people.” This is fundamental to personal growth and a concept too many people do not realize.
Respecting yourself will give you, as well as the others around you, so much more out of life. So, if you’re ready to begin your path towards self-respect, please email me for a 2-hour complimentary coaching session at info@paulagalli.com.
I also invite you to check out my book ‘Weighing Love,’ which was written with the intention to help anyone who is dealing with eating disorders/disordered eating, self-esteem issues, body image issues, and negative thoughts, or for anyone who is trying to reach touch with their authentic self.
Xo Paula
