How to Raise Your Standards for Yourself | 8 Small Standards That Change Everything

November 8, 2026

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Do you treat yourself like someone worth the effort, even on the days nothing special is happening? This episode is about raising your standards for yourself, starting with the small things nobody else sees.

In this episode, Monti makes the case that self-respect isn’t built on big goals. It’s built on the everyday standards you keep for how you treat yourself, how you talk about yourself, and what you let other people get away with.

You’ll walk away with eight simple personal standards, an easy way to start without overhauling your life, and a challenge you can do this week. Take what’s useful and leave the rest.

In this episode of The Purfect Sunday Podcast:

What a standard actually is — and why the small ones shape your self-worth the most
The getting-dressed standard — why it matters even when you’re not leaving the house
How you eat matters too — what the research says about eating on the go
The way you talk about yourself — the habit most women don’t realize they have
What you’re putting up with — how to notice it and say something without making it a fight
The standard that holds the rest together — and why most of us break it every week