You reveal your self-respect when you are actively healthy. You care about the health of your body and mind because each is important to the health of the other. Without physical exercise, your brain doesn’t work as well as it could. Without mind exercise, your body won’t operate at peak performance. Caring for your body can include exercise, eating nutritious foods and avoiding activities that are known to be unhealthy. A healthy person will exercise at least three times per week for 45...

It’s not uncommon to lose sight of your goals briefly, to find yourself diverted from the path you’ve chosen. Returning to your path and remaining there must become a regular habit, not unlike other daily habits: personal hygiene, helping at home, completing your homework, etc. Once you are able to do that, you increase your opportunities to succeed at whatever you do. It is not easy to be your best every day; it takes intense focus, which you’re able to achieve if you make it a habit to...

Self-discipline means that you have the inner strength to control your feelings, behavior and impulses. When you are self-disciplined, you’ll discover that you are constantly reminding yourself to think positively and to control all your actions, while avoiding negativity. By practicing self-discipline you’re able to achieve long-term goals without being distracted by what could go wrong during your drive for your goals. Self-discipline also means that you are dependable. Others will rely...