Self-Respect

Self-respect is a determining factor in our self-worth.  To have healthy self-worth, it is necessary to respect ourselves.  What does self-respect mean to us?  What requirements do we have to have in order to respect ourselves?  Are they reasonable?  (Remember we don't have to be perfect.  No one is.)  Are they the same every day?  Are they the same for us as they are for others?  Can we consider respecting ourselves just because we are (exist)?

It is essential to know and remember who we are.   Each of us is one of a kind, a unique individual with talents, skills, and qualities that no one else has in the same combination.  We are wonderful, valuable, and woth-while.  We are enough, we have enough, and we do enough.  We make a difference in our lives and in the lives of those around us.

It is vital that we respect and honor ourselves.  We really do deserve both.  As we do, we will walk taller, hold our head higher, walk with a bounce in our step, smile wider, our eyes will sparkle, our voice will be stronger, and our thoughts and comments will be uplifting.  When we have self-respect, it is visible in all that we do, say, and thi

Sara Banister

underthelearningtree.blogspot,com

We Make the Decision. We Hold the Power!

This one is sometimes hard to grasp or accept, but it is true.  It's important for us 

to "really get" or understand that we are truly the one in control.  

How we perceive or accept any comment whether it be praise or criticizm is totally 

up to us.  Likewise, we feel less or inferior only if we choose to do so.  

It is up to us to evaluate the validity of the comment or act and give it meaning.  

We make the decision.  

We hold the power!

Sara Banister

underthelearningtree.blogspot.com

You Are Worthy!

Know who you are.  

You are unique, a "one of  kind".

You are the only one anywhere that has your wonderful combination of gifts and talents! 

Know your value and worth. 

You are worthy!

Sara Banister

underthelearningtree.blogspot.com

You Hold the Power

We determine whether to be happy or not and how much.  So many times we say, "He made me mad." or "She made me feel bad ."  The truth is we are the ones who choose our reaction to things which people say, people do, and things that happen. Much of the time we aren't really aware of the power we have. It depends on what we want, how much responsibility we are willing to take, and how determined we are to create our feelings of value and self-worth.   How we feel about our value/worth plays a significant role in directing our paths and making those choices.  What are you choosing?  You hold the power!

                                                                                Sara Banister

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It's what we truly believe that counts!

 

This is so true.  We can say whatever, but when we are honest with ourselves, it is what we believe we are that rings true in our hearts.  

Sara Banister

underthelearningtree.blogspot.com

Who Are You, Really?

This is pretty profound when we stop to think about it.  How often do we hold ourselves back because we see ourselves as inadequate in one way or another?
Let's do things a little differently for an hour, a day, or a week.
When we find ourselves thinking of why something won't work, let's change our point of view.  Let's immediately drop that conversation and think of the reasons it will work.
Suggestion:  write them down to reflect on.

Sara Banister

underthelearningtree.blogspot.com

You Do Make a Difference!

Too often we feel that we are unimportant and that who and what we are and do makes no difference. However, that is simply not true!  

We do make a difference, just as the pebble affects the water in which it is cast!

Sara Banister

underthelearningtree.blogspot.com