Seek Respect, Not Attention. It Lasts Longer.

To be respected means to have others believe in you. For example, if you are respected by your friends, they will trust that you will keep your promises and they will see value in your opinion.

If others pay a great deal of attention to you, yet they don't highly respect you then it's a sign that you are receiving negative attention.Always remember-

"It's better to seek respect then attention, even if the attention is greater because respect will always last longer"

The famous singer-songwriter Pink is quoted as saying, "Once you figure out what respect tastes like, it tastes better then attention. But you have to get there." If you get to the point where you appreciate a slightly monotonous yet high level of respect over more frequent yet low quality attention, you will be a truly happier person.

The first step to gaining respect from others is to establish respect for yourself. How can you expect other's to believe in someone who doesn't believe in his or herself?

Tell yourself that you are important and deserve to be taken seriously. Don't be overly nice or apologise when it's not necessary. This type of behaviour will lead to others walking all over you, which is very opposite of respecting you.