Self-Respect Archives

33 Shadow Work Journal Prompts for Walking Away and Breaking the Cycle

Today we’ll look at things we’d rather avoid. We’ll admit the beliefs we don’t want anyone to hear. And we’ll take responsibility for where we go from here. My Scorpio stellium loves diving deeper to see what’s under the surface, and today, I invite you to join me using shadow work journal prompts for walking away and breaking the cycle. Jung’s “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” is one of my favorite quotes. It shows us how the patterns we feed on autopilot can run our lives, and...

7 Things to Do While You’re Single Before Your Next Relationship

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In this post, I will not teach you how to manifest a text from your ex or how to become more approachable to get random guys to ask you out. Why? Because I don’t even want you to entertain guys you have to “manifest.” I don’t want you to smile more and perform to get some guy’s attention. I’d rather see you respecting yourself enough to leave people who aren’t interested enough to keep you. And I’d rather see you fully yourself, even if (or especially if…) it intimidates others. Let’s dive into things to do while you’re single...

6 Steps to Demand Respect in Dating Without Chasing or Convincing

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I was just having a staring contest with my laptop while trying to think of what to write for the introduction. My Scorpio Mercury would much rather dissect the entire topic over 2000 words than do an elevator pitch about it. But then I Googled the meaning of the word “demand” to spark some ideas. Amongst other definitions, it said “claim as a right.” And that activated something within me. That’s what it means to demand respect in dating. This post is not about how to get a man to respect you. I’m not the type of woman who’s...

22 Deep Journal Prompts for Self-Respect and Stronger Boundaries

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The first step toward building self-respect is self-awareness. Awareness around behaviors you have to stop tolerating, patterns that need to end, and boundaries you want to set. And what better way to develop self-awareness than going inward? With today’s journal prompts for self-respect, that’s exactly where we’re heading. You don’t need to ask your friends for advice, hoping they’ll give you clarity on what to change. No one knows you better than yourself because no one has ever even stepped foot into your life. You were there from the beginning. That’s why you can never get it wrong. For...

3 Habits That Are Costing You Your Self-Respect

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How often do you say yes when you want to say no? How often do you politely smile while a part of you is angry? Today, we’re uncovering three habits that are costing you your self-respect. Three habits that are slowly dissolving your confidence and lowering your satisfaction in life. Once you’re aware of the impact they have on your self-image and how you’re treated, the opportunity to end patterns arises. Let’s talk about it. Habits that are costing you your self-respect: 1) letting unacceptable things slide “You get to have completely different standards than you did your entire...

What Happens When You Raise Your Standards (4 Things to Expect)

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If you’ve spent your entire life being too available and accommodating, you might wonder what happens when you raise your standards. “Will I lose people? What if someone gets upset? Will I regret raising my standards and setting boundaries?” In this post, I share what to expect when you raise your standards as a woman. Going from people-pleasing to setting boundaries will, of course, feel uncomfortable. But that doesn’t mean you should go back to your default, where you were available to everyone else but yourself. Let’s talk about what happens when you raise your standards, so you can...

How to Know If Your Standards Are Too Low (And Why It Matters)

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Ever wonder why life feels way more exhausting and confusing than it needs to be? Sometimes, it’s not about wanting too much. It’s about all the things you keep saying yes to when you actually want something better. You know, accepting the bare minimum, making excuses for mixed signals, and hoping things will magically become clearer. Meanwhile, you’re frustrated because deep down, you already know this isn’t how you want to be treated. So let’s talk about how to know if your standards are too low, and where it’s time to raise the bar. 1) there is misalignment between...

55 Self-Respect Quotes for Women by Women

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Self-respect quotes for women written by women just hit differently. In today’s post, I share quotes by absolute icons such as Cher, Lady Gaga, and one of my all-time favorites (even though fictional), Samantha Jones. Use these self-respect quotes when you need a mindset shift to see your worth and create a life by your own standards. Or choose one and spend a few moments journaling about what it means for you and how you can step into the energy it speaks about. If you’re a woman rebuilding her sense of self-worth, setting boundaries, and are ready to stop...