04/04/2026
☘️💚☘️Needing attention is normal-it often reflects early attachment patterns & a nervous system that has not felt fully safe. It might show up as: agreeing with others when it does not feel right, over-explaining yourself, doing things to impress rather than because they matter to you. Holding yourself with respect means noticing what you feel, speaking your truth, & acting in line with your values-honesty, kindness, fairness, or courage.Practical ways to do this include:pausing before reacting to notice what you feel, setting boundaries that protect your energy, choosing actions that reflect your values, not someone else’s approval, listening to your body’s needs for calm, rest, or movement. Self-respect grows from within, not from others’ approval. It takes practice, and it lasts 🧚♂️☘️