Specific · Esteem

Self-Respect

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What is Self-Respect?

A stable, grounded regard for your own value as a person — independent of performance, approval, or external success. Self-respect is the quiet anchor that holds when the world's opinion changes.

When you might feel self-respect

Self-Respect is a specific form of worth, which itself is a type of esteem. You might experience this feeling in situations where esteem is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define self-respect.

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