Written by Chris Josh
Nobody wakes up and decides to let people disrespect them.
But sometimes, without knowing it, you're showing people it's okay.
First, you apologize for things that aren't your fault.
Every time you say sorry for existing, taking up space, or having needs, you teach people you're not important.
Second, you laugh when someone disrespects you.
You think you're keeping the peace. But laughing at a disrespectful joke or comment tells them it's OK to do it again.
Third, you don't correct people when they cross your line.
You let it slide once. Then twice. Then they think that that's just how you are.
You're not weak... You're just sending the wrong signals.
People will treat you how you teach them to treat you.
So stop apologizing. Stop laughing it off. And stop letting things slide.
The respect you want starts with the signals you send.