Understanding Respect & Self-Respect on National Respect Day

 

       "Respect is one of the greatest expression of Love"

                                         -Don Miguel Ruiz. 

Respect is a way of thinking or appreciating someone or something. It's an overall calculation of a person's accomplishments, abilities, and characteristics. Since childhood, we've been taught to respect everyone, including our parents, teachers, elders, our country, and so on. Receiving respect from others is important because when we respect someone, we will receive respect in return.

Respect implies accepting someone for who they are, rather than criticising them based on their appearance, race, nationality and thoughts. When there is respect in a relationship, there is trust, and both parties cherish each other's opinions and advice. Respect is earned by learning in the same way that a child learns in school.

To promote greater respect for all people and to inspire others to do the same, National Respect Day is observed annually on 18th of September.

How do we show respect to others?

We can show our respect to others in 10 different ways:

1. Avoid unwanted interruptions being a good listener.
2. Encourage each other's ideas and suggestions.
3. Acknowledge and compliment people for their efforts.
4. Express thanks and offer assistance to others.
5. Be gracious, correct errors with kindness, and disagree with dignity.
6. Make good decisions based on what's right rather than who you like.
7. Treat everyone the same.
8. Instead of talking about them, talk to them. Avoid gossiping, mocking, and shaming people based on their race, characteristics, or nationality.
9. Obey an organization's rules and policies.
10. When you make a mistake, apologise.

Apart from that, Don’t forget to have respect for yourself too!

The respect you have for yourself is referred to as self-respect. Self-respect implicates having faith in oneself and maintaining a strong & healthy relationships with others. Always put yourself first and don't be too concerned with what other people think of you. Respecting others will be more difficult if you do not respect yourself first. So it all begins with self-respect. Keep in mind that you are important and valuable. What you believe and how you feel are just as important as what others believe and feel.

10 ways to be self-respectful:

1. Do what makes you feel good.
2. Be kind and truthful to yourself and others.
3. Avoid comparing yourself to others.
4. Nobody is perfect, and everyone makes mistakes.
5. Small victories should be celebrated.
6. Enjoy your company and engage in some self-talk.
7. Don't be influenced by other people's opinions on you.
8. Make better decisions by expanding your knowledge.
9. Take care of the things that need to be taken care of.
10. Surround yourself with positive peoples

Respect for others is an important aspect of life. But, before we can treat others with respect, we must first respect ourselves.

I hope that this article inspires and motivates you to show your respect to your friends, teachers, and loved ones. Also remind them and others too that, while National Respect Day occurs only once a year, everyone should be treated with respect every day.

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