How to Be Respected

Respect isn’t given. 

It’s a constant fight. We all know it. We’ve all likely been disrespected.

Not only that, but you certainly know how that disrespect can take many forms, right?

Whether it is those who try to exploit your time and energy.

Those who hide their hurtful actions or remarks behind a smile

Or even those who become aggressive or turn the blame on you once you call out their behavior.

Anyway, the list is too long. Yes, I'm talking about the list of situations where you likely end up complying with people’s demands or behaviors- even though you don’t want to.

Of course, sometimes it may be more subtle. It may seem as if it’s not a big deal. But that’s where most disrespect is built.

And deep down you know it, right?.

Because of this feeling of regret, this feeling of resentment, this feeling of what you should've said or done-instead of complying with a demand or a behavior.

We’ve all been there.

The thing is, you can’t afford to be passive or naive.

It's  too risky.

Some people are just too insecure, dominant, or manipulative…

In other terms, if you let them take advantage of you or disrespect you, they’ll do it.

You can see it as an invisible hierarchy in each of your social interactions where if you don’t choose your position, people will assign you one.

That's why you must impose yourself. You must express your boundaries. You must establish your position. 

No more pleasing people or fear of conflict or rejection.

Not standing up for yourself has too many consequences.

But don’t worry, like everything, being respected is a skill. An entirely learnable one. 

And in case you wondered where to start?

Start here..