Day 8: Β Respect Yourself:
Learn to keep your self-respect intact when interacting with others.
Use the acronym FAST:
F = (be) Fair – Use fairness in dealing with both yourself and others.
A = (no) Apologies – You have a right to have your needs met. Β There is no need to apologize for speaking your mind respectfully.
S = Stick to Values – If you are aware of any values you have around the situation at hand, respect those. Β If someone tries to get you to go against your values, let them know that you will not.
T = (be) Truthful – Stay in the truth. Β Avoid falling into the “victim” mentality of someone who needs to be rescued, to lie, or to exaggerate to get your needs met. Β You’ll respect yourself more if you avoid these behaviors and just stick to the truth.
(Linehan, 1993)
By honoring our values, we live in integrity and have positive emotions towards ourselves. Β We end up caring more about our well-being and the outcome of our lives.
Source(s):
Stop Sabotaging: A 31 Day DBT Challenge to Change Your Life
by Debbie Corso
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