We all want to feel good about ourselves, but self-respect isn’t something you’re born with or something others can give you. It’s earned. Quietly. Consistently. Through the choices you make when no one’s watching.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re letting yourself down, stuck in habits that chip away at your confidence, you’re not alone. The good news? Self-respect can be rebuilt, and often, it starts with small, deliberate actions that signal to yourself, 'I matter.'

Here are the top 3 ways to gain real, lasting self-respect, not from what you say, but from what you do.