About Pride and Dignity

Pride and dignity describe a sense of self satisfaction, a feeling of self worth, and a proper sense of self respect. When you achieve something outstanding or overcome a huge challenge, you have the right to feel proud of yourself.

To some people, pride brings to mind a negative impression. Here, you are going to look at the aspect of pride that stresses on positive qualities.

Pride is not egotism but the recognition that you are in control of your own life. Accomplishing something that matters to you through efforts, determination, diligence and dedication and without putting others down reflects your personal power. And dignity signifies an appropriate sense of pride.

Your childhood was the time when you were introduced to the meaning of regards, esteem and respect toward yourself and others. Watching how your parents or the elders treat each other based on all the differences in people will develop your own understanding of the meanings.

You instill a proper sense of pride and dignity when you consistently receive words of praise on your accomplishments, on developing your capabilities and learning to solve problems.

Learning and valuing your personal worth as a person regardless of your physique, race or culture in the early days will help you become a person who develops the confidence to go after what is worth your time and efforts.

Each time you overcome challenge and adversities, you strengthen your self esteem and build your courage to do what may seem impossible to some people. It enables you to look at the positive side of every difficulty and you realize that you can learn and grow from them.

Tough times will test your courage, values and beliefs. If you are a person who has a sufficient level of respect for yourself, you will refuse to accept defeat without doing your best.

Failure to overcome them and indulging instead in self defeating behavior will deprive you of feeling independent, having control and regards for yourself.

Battered and sexually abused children and women lose their pride and dignity and suffer immense low self esteem and the feeling of unworthiness. Breakups, divorce and infidelity in marriage may cause the loss of one's morale and respect.

Facing verbal abuse or unprofessional conduct at your work place can also affect your self worth. When you are humiliated or embarrassed, you feel that you have been stripped off your dignity.

Acknowledging your self worth allows you to still feel dignified when people humiliate or offend you. Unfair treatments and violation of rights can torment and cause anguish. Having a proper sense of pride will allow you to continue to walk tall and not take insults personally.

To enable you not to feel overwhelm with false pride, you must know what's important to you and appreciate the values in others. Set your own standards of what you will or will not accept and do only what is right. Refuse to indulge in habits, beliefs and attitudes that are not empowering and are degrading.

People can tell what kind of person you are from your behavior, character, attitude and appearance. You must learn to instill respect for yourself and others and maintain the qualities that show the person who is dignified and assured.

Strive to develop your talents, open up yourself to possibilities and achieve your goals. Your own personal efforts, courage to act in spite of the uncertainties will reinforce your personal values and make you an effective person.

A job well done that does not compromise your personal standards and values enhances your morale and gives you an inner peace, calm and poise. Accept your success and your right to feel the sense pride and glory and personal satisfaction.

Regardless of what has happened in the past or the indignation that you have suffered, you have the right to change and succeed in the future. Your future does not have to be the extension of your past failures, mistakes and ignorance.

Offer your service and kind deeds to people who are in need. A word of encouragement can heal a wounded heart and a smile can lighten up someone's day. You will walk with graciousness when you know that your kind deeds have touched the life of others.

How you conduct yourself will determine how others treat you. You can become a person with an admirable reputation by putting in the efforts, time and loyalty to those whom you interact with and those who are absent.

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