Self-respect as a Key Component of Confidence

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Confidence is always tackled when it comes to self-development. We all know that it is imperative to develop it for the betterment of our future. But, how would you develop this? Some say being confident is innate, but the truth is nobody is born with superior confidence. As you grow, you learn to interact and enhance your social skills. It all starts with self-respect. In this article, you’ll learn about self-respect as a component of confidence. From here, you’ll understand how loving yourself is the first step of developing your poise and buoyancy.  

Self-respect

“Self-respect as a component of confidence”. This may look like a complex statement but it's not. Basically, respecting yourself not only in a physical point of view can give you better perspectives in life. The problem with this is that people perceive respect differently. Some say, they fully revere themselves but in reality they don’t. So, what exactly is self-respect?

Many of us believe that if we take care of our health diligently, you're already being respectful. In reality, this is just a minor part of self-respect. Insecurities and doubts are the most common products of low self-respect. But, if you love yourself the way other people see you, you will definitely have more confidence. 

In “Desiderata” by Max Ehrman, it was strongly noted that comparing yourself to other people will only result to either bitterness or vanity. Considering this concept, if you really have self-respect, you will love yourself for who you are without making any comparisons. The problem is, we are all guilty of this act. We can’t avoid comparing ourselves to others. Because of that, our self-confidence is in grave danger. Well, not exactly. As long as you take some time to admire yourself and limit comparisons then your confidence is not in total loss. Plus, there are other key components of confidence such as peer independence and self-determination that you should also take note and understand. All these components will help you surpass this challenge in life.

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Conclusion

As you can notice, self-respect is very essential in developing one’s confidence. If you love and admire yourself, you can easily face a crowd of people. A very important rule is to disregard your flaws. Remember, while there are a lot of perfectionists in this world still nobody is perfect. People are born to make and correct mistakes. That’s how you grow and learn. So, ignore your physical flaws. If you can change or improve your skills or flaws, do so. But, keep in mind that nobody will expect you to be 100% perfect. One more thing. Don't let anyone define you. You are who you are. Always remember that respecting yourself is the same as believing in yourself. Understanding that you are special in your own way will make a big difference in developing your confidence. Pleasing people to the extent that you lose your true self along the way is not the right road. In fact, this is a recipe for a big pot of self-doubt. So, stand-up, fight for what you believe and don't let the people around you establish who you truly are. Only through these ideals will you be able to surpass your insecurities and develop self-confidence. But, of course, loving yourself too much is not healthy. Narcissists may have all the confidence they need. But, when it comes to social remarks, you will seldom see a narcissist with an “A” grade.

With that being said, if you want to develop your confidence, one should start with self-respect. This is not only because it’s a key component of confidence but because it can help you surpass your endeavors in life.