Short messages on Positive change from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
There is no need to put on a mask. There is no need to pretend to be someone you’re not. You have nothing to prove to anyone else, because the people worth impressing just want you to be yourself.
“The single greatest thing you can do to win the trust of those around you is to tell the truth, whether it puts you in a good light or a bad light.” – Simon Sinek
“Take responsibility for your actions at the time you perform your actions, not at the time you get caught. Tell the truth, good or bad.” – Simon Sinek
Your life is valuable. It is the greatest asset you own. It holds potential for great things. Don’t let it slip into mediocrity by choosing to live it just like everyone else.
You either teach people to treat you with dignity and respect, or you don’t. You shape others’ behaviour when you teach them what they can get away with and what they cannot.
Stop asking why they keep doing it and start asking why you keep allowing it. Take responsibility for how you allow others to treat you.
“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” – Charles R Swindoll
Let go of the comparisons that keep you feeling inferior.
“The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person’s suffering and bring that person joy.” – Thich Nhat Hanh