Self-respect and ego.

Description:

Self-Respect
- Recognizing one's worth and value
- Confident in abilities and decisions
- Sets healthy boundaries
- Accepts criticism and learns from mistakes
- Humble and open to growth

Ego
- Inflated sense of self-importance
- Needs constant validation and praise
- Defensive and sensitive to criticism
- Prioritizes self-image over relationships and growth
- Often leads to arrogance and entitlement

Key difference: Self-respect is about valuing oneself, while ego is about proving oneself to others.