8 signs of zero self-respect Self-respect is one of those invisible forces that shape everything about your life. It affects how you walk into a room, how you let people treat you, and what kind of energy you attract. When you have it, people sense it. When you donât, they sense that tooâand often, they take advantage of it. Most of us like to think we respect ourselves. But self-respect isnât about saying âIâm confidentâ or repeating affirmations in the mirror. Itâs about ho