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Self-Respect

  • Date Submitted: 10/08/2014 07:33 PM
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Self-Respect
What are some results for having self-respect? Self-respect leads most people to quality life. Three important qualities a person must have or do are honesty, confidence and positive thinking.  
An important quality in order to have self-respect is honesty. Honesty is important in life because nobody will trust me if I am not honest. Not being honest can mess up a person’s life whether it is with family, friends or a significant other. “Being honest with myself is very important in that it ensures I remain true to my integrity” (Fought). So, being an honest person gives me the opportunity to have amazing friends and to enjoy even more my family.
Confidence is a feeling that makes me think that I am capable of doing something with ease and calmness. It makes me optimistic and pleased with myself. It can also be a plus for me to enjoy doing things and enjoying life. But confidence is not the feeling where people think they are superior to others. According to Dharmesh Shan, Founder and CTO at HubSpot confident people are secure enough to admit a mistake. So they often ask for help, because they know is always better to ask for help that way they shows respect for that individual’s expertise (Shan). When I came to this country, I had a feeling that I could change myself to adapt to my new life.
By thinking positive, I have slowed down my problems and worked through them. I being thinking, “I can get through this” or “this is not that bad.” Thinking positively helps me to not be nervous or overwhelmed with anything. For example, sometimes there are things I think I can never overcome like taking my exams, or doing my best in classes, but thinking positive everything could be easy. According to Remez Sasson, founder of Success Consciousness positive thinking requires more that positive words. It has to be a kind of lifestyle. It is necessary to make some effort and do inner work for see good results. It is not enough to think positively or be brave...

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