Most people think they have a good amount of self-respect. They picture themselves in certain situations and feel like they can confidently say they'd stand up for themselves or that the situation ...

Experts have defined self-respect in a myriad of ways and in a variety of contexts. Psychological researchers, in particular, often define self-respect as an act of honoring your needs and desires, ...

Tension: Our sense of identity frays when we allow others to define our worth. Noise: Conventional wisdom teaches us “just be confident,” but offers no real insight into boundaries and self-advocacy.

Small commitments to yourself may feel trivial — but psychologists say they may form the foundation of genuine self-respect, resilience and long-term well-being. Self-respect is often described as a ...

Men who respect themselves refuse to have people in their lives who disturb their peace in any way. There's something inherently different about men who carry themselves with actual self-respect. From ...