Self Worth and Self Respect Are Yours For The Taking
One of psychotherapist and author Nathaniel Branden's most important insights is that, "Self
esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves."
Think
about that for a moment. You know what your reputation is amongst your friends,
acquaintances, colleagues, and family members.
But what is your reputation with
yourself and of yourself?
In
many ways self esteem should be thought of as self respect. For, like all other
forms of respect, this must be earned before it is granted freely and
willingly.
Self
esteem will also heighten your sense of self worth, a topic you are likely to
struggle with at various times in your life. In today's society, one's self
worth is usually negated and chipped away at by others, and unfortunately most
often by the ones you love or care about the most.
Which
makes this advice from the author Ralph Marston particularly relevant: "If you really want to improve your
self esteem, stop allowing other people to be responsible for it. Instead,
create something of value. Make a positive difference."
Respect yourself. Believe in yourself. Understand yourself. Build and maintain your self esteem. These are the attributes of the self that will enable you to Live A Determined Life.
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