Narcissism Glossary

Healthy self-respect

๐ŸŒŸ Mature self-esteem: accepting your strengths and limits in balance, while granting others' boundaries and dignity the same recognition. Mistakes get corrected without the self getting torn down.

Closest to the stance of respecting yourself while equally respecting others' lines and choices.

Often seen in situations like these

๐Ÿ˜Š Others' successes get celebrated; your own get shared naturally.
๐Ÿ™ Criticism isn't all received as attack โ€” the useful parts get taken in.
๐Ÿ’– Relationships form on mutual boundaries and respect.

When this happens, try this

๐Ÿ’ก Recovery is the process of stepping out from under their appraisals and regrowing the strength to treat yourself by your own standards. Make the choices you want, however small โ€” and honor them.

Topic Coping & recovery ยท Term Healthy Self-Esteem ยท Also known as Healthy Self-Esteem

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