8 Things Self-Respecting People Never Put Up With

Life is a journey that consists of pleasant, beautiful, happy moments and difficult, sad, painful ones as well. No matter how bad we want our life to be filled with happiness, peace, and success, the truth is that all of us eventually come across periods of hardship and misery. Whether it’s a failed career,  a toxic relationship, health issues or family problems, we all face the not so pleasant side of life sooner or later.

But, what’s also true is that these dark, painful moments change our lives drastically. It’s these difficult moments that guide us through our own transformation. And undoubtedly, the most important thing on the journey to our transformation is self-respect.

Those dark, difficult times call for our bravery and determination so that we can transform into people of the highest integrity. We have to be brave to get rid of any negativity and toxicity in our lives. We have to stand up for our beliefs, rights, and hearts. We have to stop tolerating behaviors that are only standing in the way to our happiness and success.

So, here are 8 things people who truly respect and honor themselves never put up with:

1. Constantly pleasing others.

Self-respecting people don’t bother to please others because they know that no matter how kind and helpful they are to others, there will always be those who don’t like them and criticize them.

They don’t bother to convince others that they’re smart or successful and they don’t let other people’s opinions of them affect the way they perceive themselves. As long as they behave in accordance with their own beliefs and principles and do the things that bring them happiness and a sense of fulfillment, what others think and say about them is completely irrelevant to them.

2. Fitting in.

They know that you can never grow and get where you want to be in life if you keep following the masses. In order to move forward in life, you need to learn to trust and follow your intuition, and not the worn-out opinions everyone around you sticks to.

3. A negative self-image.

If you want to live a happy, fulfilled, successful life,  then you need to make sure the way you see yourself align with what you want your life to look like. If you have a negative image of yourself, then the world will look negative and depressing to you as well.

On the other hand, if you have a positive view of yourself, nourish your relationships with others, and believe in your abilities and strength and that you can achieve anything you want in life, you’ll see countless opportunities and joy everywhere around you.

4. Living in a comfort zone.

A comfort zone is a nice place when you want to avoid facing situations and doing things you’re unfamiliar with and that make you feel uncomfortable, or even afraid. No one can deny that our comfort zone is a beautiful place, but the sad truth is that nothing ever grows there.

If you truly want to grow, both personally and professionally, you need to challenge yourself. You need to gain new experiences, take on challenges, and push your boundaries.

5. Neglecting their health.

If you don’t take care of your mental, emotional, and physical health, no one else will do that for you. Health is something that can never be compromised.

Any self-respecting person makes their health their top priority since they’re well aware that without good health they can never have a fulfilled, happy, successful, normal life.

6. Working at a job they don’t love.

Whether it’s about their romantic relationships, friendships, or career, self-respecting people base their choices on what their soul wants. Therefore, they’d never allow themselves to work at a job they hate.

So, if your job drains your energy at all levels, mentally, emotionally, and physically, and you consider yourself a self-respecting person, then you should consider leaving that job and finding one that fills you with happiness and satisfaction.

Of course, every job is difficult and has its own setbacks, but if you work at your job just to pay the bills, without deriving any pleasure from it, this will certainly not help you grow and get where you want to be in life.

7. Overly controlling partners and friends.

Any self-respecting person would never allow themselves to have a partner or friends who try to control and dictate their life. They’d never allow themselves to be in a relationship with someone who is manipulative, self-absorbed, and entitled.

They’re not afraid to stand up for themselves, They’re masters of their own life and the only ones who dictate its course. And they certainly know how they deserve to be treated.

So, unless your partner or friends brings the best out of you, brings happiness in your life, and encourages you to work on and improve yourself and get better at everything you do, then you should let go of them. Such people don’t deserve to be a part of your life.

8. Being lazy.

Life is too short to spend it lying on your couch, updating your posts on social media. Self-respecting people don’t spend their time in idleness, doing nothing. Instead, they try to keep themselves motivated to pursue their goals and dreams, even in times of hardship.

They don’t wait for someone else to fulfill their daily tasks, achieve their goals, or solve their problems. Instead, they go out in the world and get all those things by themselves.

Life is a priceless gift so don’t allow yourself to waste it in vain.