Have you ever heard the saying, “You have to give respect to get it?”
It’s true, but not necessarily in the way you might think. While it IS important to respect others, it’s not the number one way to ensure that they respect you.
When it comes to respect, it starts at home – with you.
If you don’t respect yourself, neither will anyone else. Why would they?
WHY SELF-RESPECT IS IMPORTANT
The predators in life have a sixth sense for those who lack a healthy sense of self-respect and do everything in their power to exploit such weaknesses. Even “nice” people have a difficult time feeling sympathy for those that they perceive as lacking in self-respect.
HOW TO RESPECT YOURSELF
Once you respect yourself, you will find that it’s much easier to earn the respect of others. And even in situations where you don’t get the respect you deserve, you’ll have an internal sense of respect that will allow you to conduct yourself with dignity and grace.
EARNING THE RESPECT OF OTHERS
You don’t have to be world renowned to gain increased respect. In our inner circles there are those that others look up to more. It is within your power to become one of those people that others regard with an extra portion of respect. Here are some ways:
Have you ever met someone who was rude to you and didn't hold you with much regard? How did you feel? Did you feel annoyed? Peeved?
If you are a self respecting individual, odds are you want others to treat you with respect. And you know what? Age isn't a prerequisite nor is it a magic key to gaining respect. I've seen plenty of people who are young who are highly respected from their elders. I've also come across older people who I'd never respect because their actions are so out of line. It's about how you conduct yourself, your attitudes towards others and your actions.
Regardless of whether you are a teenager, a student, a new member in your team/company, or someone starting out in the industry, you can be well respected by others. In this post, I share 10 ways on how you can be a well respected person. These 10 ways can be carried out no matter who you are:
- BE GOOD AT WHAT YOU DO - SHOW YOUR SKILL!
In every field of work, the most highly regarded people are those who are the best at what they do. Everyone loves competent people, especially those who present their best work all the time. If you're just starting out in your profession, that doesn't mean you're not deserving of respect. It's about starting small and building from there. Ex: My boyfriend (also our Team Leader) is one if not the best in sharing his story and enticing the attention of others. Now a lot of people were really drawn by his way of speaking and that earned him a lot of respect when it comes to sharing his stories. Other teams would request that he sit in their team and share his story everyday.
When he first started out in the business though, not a lot of people took him seriously. Some used to laugh at him because of his outgoing personality and some just shunned him from the group when they were doing their round ups for invites. Rather than letting those stop him, he built his reputation, one step at a time, via producing the best content and planting seeds everywhere. Over time, people began to register the value he was providing and they developed respect for what he was doing. Today, he has many readers and coaching clients who are older than me, and that's because they recognize my abilities and what I have to offer.
It's through gaining experience and improving that you establish yourself as the best and earn the respect from others. It's not an overnight process, but the respect people have of you after that will be steadfast. - RESPECT OTHERS
Respect is a two-way street. If you want others to respect you, you've to respect others first. If you've ever come across someone who isn't being respectful to you, I invite you to think of just one person you're not being respectful to in your life now. Chances are you'll find at least someone. Rather than sulk on how people are not respectful to you, work on being respectful to those people you're treating shabbily. It'll help you reach new heights in your relationship with others. Whenever someone is rude to me, I think of how I might be rude to someone else and mend that relationship. It creates a positive shift in my relationships. - HONOR WHAT YOU SAY
No one likes a dishonest nor an unreliable person. A well respected individual is one who is honest in his/her communications and can be trusted to do what he/she promised. I believe integrity is the first step. I always ensure I live up to my commitments and deliver beyond what I promise. If due to some reason you can't honor your commitments, make sure you address them accordingly to the other party and make up for it. - BE OPEN TO CRITICISM
Contrary to popular belief, being respected doesn't mean you won't receive criticism. In fact, it's quite the opposite. The more known you are in your work, the more criticisms you'll receive. My boyfriends networking group metastasized tremendously in the start of his networking career. Just as he has received a lot more positive feedback than before on his sharings and team, he also received more criticisms. It's not about rejecting criticisms but about being able to handle criticisms gracefully. People respect someone who is able to handle negative feedback and turn it into something positive. - TREAT YOURSELF WITH RESPECT
It's funny that many of us seek respect from others, yet we don't even respect ourselves. Have you ever beaten yourself up before? Do you love yourself wholly and unconditionally? Do you treat yourself poorly by not getting enough sleep, proper diet, or exercise? If you don't respect yourself, you can't hope to get respect from others. Start off by loving yourself. The love from others will come subsequently. - CONDUCT YOURSELF PROFESSIONALLY
This includes dressing well, being well-mannered, using appropriate language and having social etiquette. I attended a few seminars and business classes a few years ago like how to conduct yourself in a 1st meeting, etc. I personally found it helpful. The things taught inside are not all rocket science, but it helps to practice them in an actual setting and know what are the do's and do-not's. - DON'T BAD MOUTH OTHERS
Whether it's in a professional or social setting, it's not appropriate to bad mouth people. You certainly don't earn respect this way. If you're unhappy with a certain individual and what he/she is doing, talk to him/her and work things out. Don't talk behind his/her back. This is the kind of behavior that attracts gossip and negativity. Not only does it reflect badly on you as a person, it also hurts the other party, whether you realize it or not. Be honest and transparent in your communications. - STAND UP FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN
Have you ever come across people who simply agree with whatever others say without much thought? I have, and it gets meaningless after a while as they just say yes to everything. Personally, I have more respect for someone who disagrees (civilly) and stands up for himself/herself than someone who peacocks others. Likewise, it is by having your own opinion and a mind of your own that you get respect from others. Don't be afraid to stand up for what you believe in. At the same time, make sure you do it in a respectful manner to others. - BE YOURSELF
Be yourself. It's better to be an original version of yourself than an exact duplicate of someone else. People respect individuals who are original. Too many people try too hard to be someone else they are not and in the end they don't have a sense of identity. Discover who you are and what you stand for. What the world needs are more people who are true to themselves, not clones of each other. - BE A ROLE MODEL TO OTHERS
Actions speak louder than words. Are you a role model to others by way of your behavior? Do you uphold yourself to the highest code of conduct? You gain respect by walking the talk not talking the talk. The most respected person is the one who inspires others to achieve their best and enables them to unlock their highest potential.
Human beings crave the respect of others; it’s coded into our DeoxyRibonucleic Acid (DNA, most of my family are medical professionals). When we feel like nobody respects us, it’s difficult for us to be positive and productive. When we don’t respect ourselves, we act in ways that our counter to our interests in an attempt to make ourselves feel better.
Cultivating and Culturing self respect and earning the respect of others goes a long way toward leading a balanced, healthy and happy life.
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