Smokers can quit nicotine entirely, that is, quit smoking and not use any other type of nicotine. They can also get nicotine from a much less harmful source. Neither one will immediately eliminate all of the health risks caused by their previous smoking, but both come very close.
uncountable noun. Self-respect is a feeling of confidence and pride in your own ability and worth. They have lost not only their jobs, but their homes, their self-respect and even their reason for living. Synonyms: pride, dignity, self-esteem, morale More Synonyms of self-respect.
These are the essentials of self-respect for kids (applies to adults too!): 1  I have a realistic sense of my strengths and weaknesses.2  I accept myself the way I am right now, with imperfections. 3  Iâm entitled to be treated with respect, by myself and others, just because Iâm a human being. I accept myself the way I am right now, with imperfections. 2  Iâm entitled to be treated with respect, by myself and others, just because Iâm a human being. 3  I feel worthy of respect from myself and others. 4  My sense of self and self-respect are strong enough to withstand the bumps and bruises of life.