Self esteem is based on your thought patterns. Self respect is based on your actions.

I don't really care much about my low self esteem...I mean Charles Manson has great self-esteem, and look where it got him. I think I need to focus more on self respect. Affording myself the same respect that I give to others. Actions change thoughts, but thoughts don't necessarily change actions. If I walk every morning with my dogs then I respect myself, thus raising my esteem. I can try thinking that I am ok, but I won't believe it until I do it.