In order for us to embrace lifestyle changes that enhance physical health, we absolutely must be internally motivated to live life well.
Dignity is one’s sense of self-respect and of feeling worthy of respect. While dignity ultimately resides within us, it is also communicated by others—our self-respect is supported by others who treat us with dignity. Hope allows us to have optimism for the future, focus our energies in areas that we can positively impact, recover from setbacks and set goals for our lives.