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Self-Respect
These are information note cards on what exactly self-respect is. In my English class, we have to write a 5-paragraph extended definition essay.
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English
11th Grade
03/05/2011

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Self-Respect is having the proud feeling that you matter.
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Psycology Today; http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/buy-or-not-buy/200907/self-respect-the-third-leg-the-self-supporting-stool-health-care-reform-o
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Self-respect is not about what we do, but who we are.
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Authentic Self: http://www.authentic-self.com/definition-of-respect.html
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Self-respect is about being able to stand tall and feel proud of and for ourselves just because we exist.
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Authentic Self: http://www.authentic-self.com/definition-of-respect.html
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Self-respect is about loving ourselves for ourselves.
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Authentic Self: http://www.authentic-self.com/definition-of-respect.html
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People who've suffered abuse as children or young adults internalize the negative messages they've heard from others.
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Psycology Today; http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/buy-or-not-buy/200907/self-respect-the-third-leg-the-self-supporting-stool-health-care-reform-o
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Our sense of self is determined by life's knocks and bruises, by our optimistic or pessimistic nature, and by our ability for resilience.
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Authentic Self: http://www.authentic-self.com/definition-of-respect.html
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We cannot get self-respect from others. It comes from within us and must be known and experienced as our own truth.
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Authentic Self: http://www.authentic-self.com/definition-of-respect.html
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Sometimes our lack of self-respect comes heavily disguised and is, for instance, cloaked in constant acts of kindness and service to others, inordinate attention to how we look, the need for excessive order and control in our surroundings - in other words we project what we do not do for ourselves.
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Authentic Self: http://www.authentic-self.com/definition-of-respect.html
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"It means trusting myself to say and do only what feels true and honoring."
-Michelle Morand
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SelfGrowth.com: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what_is_selfrespect
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"It means listening to and respecting that precious little voice inside when it feels a little fearful, reluctant or unsettled"
-Michelle Morand
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SelfGrowth.com: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what_is_selfrespect
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"As long as I don't get caught up in feeling like I need their approval...I can easily stay solid and true to myself."
-Michelle Morand
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SelfGrowth.com: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what_is_selfrespect
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"Self-respect means knowing that you are equal to every other being on the planet." -Michelle Morand
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SelfGrowth.com: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what_is_selfrespect
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"You are just as deserving of repect and dignity and success and happiness and love and appreciation as anyone else."
-Michelle Morand
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SelfGrowth.com: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what_is_selfrespect
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"Once you stop looking outside of yourself and just reassure yourself from within that you are good enough you will feel self-respect."
-Michelle Morand
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SelfGrowth.com: http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/what_is_selfrespect
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Self-Respect comes from an inner belief and not an egoistic feeling of superiority.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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BE TRUE TO YOURSELF: It is important you have faith in your own values and remember what is important to you.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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LEARN TO HANDLE CRITICISM: If there is some truth(in criticism), we can use it to develop your character.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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LOOK AFTER YOUR APPEARANCE, WITHOUT BEING A SLAVE TO FASHION: Dress for your own benefit, don't dress in the expectation of pleasing other and receiving complements.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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AVOID JEALOUSY: When we are constantly comparing ourselves to others, we are saying our self-respect depends on being better than others.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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REMEMBER YOUR MOTIVATION, NOT RESULTS: It is a mistake to link our sense of self worth to the achievement of external targets.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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RESPECT OTHERS: If we look for the good qualities in other people, it is easier to remember the good qualities in ourselves.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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NEVER HATE YOURSELF: It is very destructive.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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FORGIVE: Forgive others and forgive yourself.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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BE SELFLESS: We may think that the praise of others boost our self-respect, but, actually this praise creates a vulnerable ego.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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DON'T KEEP UP WITH THE JONESES: Be comfortable with what you have, not what you think will impress others.
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PickTheBrain: http://www.pickthebrain.com/blog/self-respect/
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Self-respect involves that people are free and are considered as equals, independent from gender, race, or class.
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Ezine Articles: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Build-Self-Respect&id=1570874
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It's important that you take every opportunity to assert your rights and stand up for what you believe you can legitimately claim.
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Ezine Articles: http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Build-Self-Respect&id=1570874
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