How to Start Truly Respecting Yourself

1. Stop chasing people who clearly aren’t checking for you.
2. Let begging be a thing of the past — you’re not desperate.
3. Speak your mind, but keep it classy — oversharing isn’t always powerful.
4. Nip disrespect in the bud. Silence often gets mistaken for approval.
5. If you’re always eating at their place but your table stays empty… rethink that dynamic.
6. Don’t overstay your welcome in people’s lives — especially those who don’t make time for you.
7. Pour into yourself first. Your happiness is your job.
8. Gossip isn’t cute. Keep your circle clean.
9. Words matter. Speak with intention — people are always listening.
10. Show up looking like the person you want to be addressed as.
11. Stay focused on your goals. Productivity is a form of self-love.
12. Guard your time like it’s gold — because it is.
13. If respect is missing in a relationship, so should you be. Walk away with grace.
14. Don’t wait for someone to spoil you — start with yourself.
15. Be lowkey sometimes. Mystery looks good on you.
16. Give more than you take — the universe takes notes.
17. Go where you’re welcomed, not just tolerated. And always leave on a high note.
18. Mirror people's energy — kindness for kindness, distance for distance.
19. If someone’s ignoring your calls? Twice is enough. They’ll reach out if it matters.
20. Master your craft. Excellence earns respect without asking.