What Has Happened to Respect for Self?/WHY RESPECT FOR SELF MATTERS

 People who have self-respect can face life's challenges with confidence. They do not give up easily.

. Research shows that those who do not think well of themselves are prone to anxiety, depression, and eating disorders. And they are more likely to abuse alcohol and drugs. 

.  People who respect themselves avoid comparing themselves with others, which makes easier for them to get along with people around them and to form strong friendships. On the other hand, those with little self-respect tend to be critical. which can damage relationships.

. Even when they face challenges, people with self-respect have resilience; they do not let setbacks keep them from reaching their goal. In contrast, those with little self-respect often view small failures as huge obstacles that can cause them to give up easily. 

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