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People often use the words self-respect and self-esteem as if they mean the same thing. They don't. In fact, I believe confusing the two is one of the reasons so many people struggle to feel good about themselves. Here's the difference: Self-respect comes from the inside out. Self-esteem comes from the outside in. Self-esteem grows when someone tells you: "You look great today." "You did an amazing job." "I love your outfit." Those compliments can feel wonderful. But here's the problem. If you don't already have self-respect, those compliments don't stick. Instead, you might think: "If they…
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