Self-esteem is an external pursuit, while self-respect is an internal practice based on honoring one's commitments.

“So for me, self-esteem is external, self-respect is internal. And I feel like the ways we go about it don't have to be much different. Um when you keep your promises to yourself, you know, you build self-respect. And I think either you're chasing one or the other. The more self-respect you develop, ”