subject: To Have Only What You Believe You Are Worth Is Self Respect... [print this page] Only you can set your expectations or limitations in life, so make sure you reach for the very best in everything that you do because you are worth it and so much more! You have been given an ability to see yourself as the limitless wonder that you are.
Self-respect is a powerful word, but its true meaning is often misunderstood. If you have not put much thought into it, you may not realize how powerful it is, and the impact it can have on your life.
The degree of self-respect which you have determines how far you will go in life, how much you will do and have, and how much you will accomplish. Your self-respect is the one fundamental aspect of your character which helps you to believe in yourself. Your self-respect lets you know that you deserve the very best in every aspect of life, and that you can meet and exceed your own expectations.
If you do not understand the relationship, it really is quite simple. When you respect yourself, you are telling yourself that you are a person of value. You are saying that your life has value. When you give yourself this insight on a consistent, ongoing basis, you are opening up a world of possibilities. Not only will you find that you can reach your highest potential, but that you have more potential than you were even aware of before. You will know that trying is the first step to success.
The most important secret about self-respect is that it is not a secret at all. All you really need to know is that when you think well of yourself you will see how easy it is to respect yourself as a human being with a net worth and value. There is simply no better way to approach yourself as knowing your worth and value in your life and in the world.
One wonderful result of this is that your self-respect will be evident to others. All of the people in your life will see you as a person of good, strong character. Another result will come in the way you meet the challenges and the opportunities in front of you. Your self-respect will lead you to do the right thing, to seek positive solutions, and to always hold yourself in high regard. You will know that you have a very good reason to be proud of yourself, because the power of self-respect has taught you that you do indeed deserve the very best.
