This one seems simple on the outside. If you ask most people if they respect themselves, they'd probably say yes.
But the way we treat ourselves says something very different.
We allow lots of trespasses. Most of us struggle with trespasses on the landscape of our time, on our health, and on our hearts. After a while, this wears and we defend those boundaries, usually in anger or hurt.
Self respect takes small forms. Eat something good instead of junk. Get enough rest. Be willing to take time for yourself. If you treat yourself poorly, it will be harder for others to treat you well.
Self respect also might mean being willing to have someone dislike the fact that you aren't allowing them to trespass. But I've found self respect breeds respect in general.
Self respect also doesn't have to mean selfishness. There is a difference. Giving of yourself from a genuinely respectful place means that what you give is healthier.
Trading your self respect for approval never works. And that might be the hardest thing.
What is the smallest thing you will do today to show yourself that you matter?
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