Self Respect

Why you should never text twice — As someone who has experienced the frustration of texting a guy and not getting a response, I want to share short advice with my fellow ladies out there. Trust me, I know it can be tempting to send another text or even make a phone call to ensure that he…

Ego or self-respect? — you decide — Life changes you in ways you can’t imagine. As a teenager, I had a bigger heart, a lot of patience, and an unbelievably high threshold to handle bad behavior. I’d let people treat me the way they wanted to. My high acceptance allowed them to take me for granted. It…

What psychologists advise for eliminating fears of success — Years ago, two therapists gave me their advice for achieving personal fulfillment. I didn’t immediately follow their ideas but saved them for future use. As I peruse them now, I see their value. And I’m sure they have value for many others. Stick up for your ideas Drop self-criticism, and…

As an opportunity to practice self-care to achieve self-respect, proper posture is a viable candidate. — I got on to proper posture from reading about sacred ordinances in the Mormon church. They can refer to physical acts that signify a spiritual commitment. In thinking about behaviors, I have not yet included in my self-respect program, proper posture came up. I am a lifelong sloucher and have…

Stop spending time with people who make you feel uncomfortable, unappreciated, and unseen, because they are so many people out there who will make you feel heard. — By Holly Riordan Stop spending time with people who disrespect you, who cross lines they know will bother you, who accuse you of being overly sensitive when they say something that hurts your feelings. Acting like you are the problem in every situation is a way for them to pretend…