20 Ways to Respect Yourself in 2023 – A Must Read

The year 2023 is not an ordinary year and one can not do things that will give others an opportunity to show gross disrespect. In this post, we share 20 ways to respect yourself in 2023.

HOW TO RESPECT YOURSELF IN 2023

1…Stop looking for who is not looking for you.

Mind your business and give attention to those who give you attention.

2… Stop begging.

Put your shoulder to the wheel and work hard. Engage in legal work, make a living, save some income and invest so that you will not go about begging people for help financially.

3…Stop saying more than necessary.

Some people talk too much. Learn to listen more and talk less. Learn to speak wisdom in few words.

4…When people disrespect you, confront them immediately.

Don’t entertain disrespectful people for too long. Once they disrespect you, confront the situation and the persons with a lot of wisdom and put the person or persons right. They will respect you for that.

5…Don’t eat other people’s food more than they eat yours.

For those who are always looking for an opportunity to enjoy the hard work of others, if you continue in that tangent, you will lose your respect.

6…Reduce how you visit some people, especially if they don’t reciprocate it.

Stop wasting precious time, money, and effort just to spend time with persons who do not value your sacrifices.

7…Invest in yourself. Make yourself happy.

Who you will be in a year, or ten years’ time is determined by the investments you make to add value to yourself. The future you want depends on the sacrifices you make today, Invest in yourself through skills acquisition, training, education, and related activities.

8… Stop entertaining gossip about other people.

Mind your own business and do not allow those who go around gossiping about others into your circles. Just as they come and tell you about others, they also tell others about you.

9…Think before you talk. 80% of how people value you is what comes out of your mouth. Watch before you talk.

10… Always look your best. Dress the way you should be addressed. Spend some resources on clothes and look good but do not spend a fortune on fashion.

11… Be an achiever. Get busy with your goals. Set goals for the short term, medium, and long term. Work at them and you will be a success.

12…Respect your time.

Time is precious and once misused cannot be regained. Respect time, be proactive, and avoid procrastination. Do what needs to be done now.

13… Don’t stay in a relationship where you don’t feel respected and valued. Walk away.

14… Learn to spend money on yourself. That’s how people will learn to spend on you.

15… Be scarce sometimes. When people always see you, they do not see your value. You have to hide for a while.

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16…Be a giver more than a receiver. There is more blessing in giving than in receiving. Give genuinely without expecting a reciprocal gesture.

17…Don’t go where you are not invited. And when invited don’t overstay your welcome.

18…Treat people exactly the way they deserve.

19… Except they owe you money, two call attempts is enough. If they value you they will call you back.

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20…Be good at what you do. Put your heart in it and do it well to your best ability.

If you do these 20 things, it will show you respect yourself and others will also respect you.