According to Kant how does he explain what it is to live morally and based on his beliefs why should you act morally?

Kant believed that living morally involved following the categorical imperative, a universal principle that one should act only according to rules that one would want to see followed by everyone. He argued that individuals should act morally because it is their duty as rational beings to uphold moral principles, irrespective of personal desires or consequences. Acting morally, for Kant, is a reflection of respect for the inherent dignity and autonomy of every individual.