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.
Self-confidence without competence. is of as little use as is competence with. out self-confidence. Self-confidence. means a trust in self, a knowledge of. one's limitations and of one's strengths, a faith in one's ability to be able to. meet situations as they may arise.