You crave respect from others because you don't truly respect yourself. It's hard to respect yourself when you know the truth about your actions—you know you've lied to yourself.
Confidence doesn't come from shouting affirmations at the mirror. If you were truly confident, you wouldn't need to tell yourself—you'd have evidence of your confidence stacked up like trophies.
Consistency is repeating a behavior frequently enough to create trust—first with yourself, and then with others. The more consistent you are, the more trustworthy you become.
Build enough undeniable proof that you follow through, and you'll begin to trust yourself. Do what you say you'll do. Don't rely on external validation for your confidence and respect.
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