2. Inspire a child
Whether it's your own kids, nephews and nieces or your friends' kids, help the children in your life want to make the world a better place.
Talking to them about what's happening in other areas of the world or in the environment, making them socially and politically aware, giving them a career or pep talk, or just being a good listener can affect their lives in significant, lasting ways. Remember that they are tomorrow's leaders.
3. Share your vision with others
Your friends are only too happy to help out if you ask them for something. And while an individual gesture may feel small, group action can enlarge the scope of your good deeds.
For example, when friends ask what to bring to my Christmas party, I request food donations to give to a local food bank. Everyone gets into the spirit of giving and, instead of individual contributions, we are giving much more as a group.
4. Help a friend in need
We seldom think of friends as being "needy." But while they may not be lacking in food, shelter or clothing, they may be starved for time or peace of mind. Offer to babysit, give them a ride somewhere, or pitch in when they're hosting an important dinner. Stress taxes health, relationships and work performance. So anything we can do to lessen personal stress makes society a better place for us all.
5. Share your experience
People often underestimate the value of their life experience, but what we know - be it from overcoming personal trauma or finding success - may hold the solution to someone else's pain or dilemma.
If you're shy, reach out by starting a website, working at a hotline or mentoring someone. Or you can reach many people at once by offering to do public talks.
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