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5 ways to inject positivity into the world right now

Nov. 4, 2017
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Be the change you wish to see in the world was the motto of my alma mater, James Madison University. (Go Dukes!) But sometimes it be overwhelming to try to figure out where to start, especially if you’re not already involved in political or non-profit causes. Good news: you can still help to make the world around you a better place by focusing on the little things. 

If you’re feeling stuck and helpless, there are lots of ways you can give back to your own community right now!  


  1. Help your mom around the house 


Kindness is infectious. Even if you’ve just made one person’s night a little easier, that’s joy you’re putting out into the world.  


  1. Plant a tree


You know the old saying: “The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago.” (You don’t? Well, get hip to it—our planet is dying.) The second-best time is right now. It may seem impossible to save the environment, but every little bit helps our future.


  1. Donate to a Kickstarter


Donating even $5 of your hard-earned dollars can help someone reach their goal. It feels good to help out someone who needs it. Don’t believe me? Give it a try!


  1. Donate things you don’t use anymore 


This one is a two-fer. You’ll get a cleaner closet and the less fortunate may get some items they really need.


  1. Follow your passion


Finding what you were meant to do (or what you love to do) and doing it is a wonderful way to give back to the world. We need your talent and your passion, so get to finding it!

Though huge, world-changing, crowd-gathering movements may be what you imagine when you think of making the world a better place, the biggest of plans started out its life as one small action. Every journey begins with a single step: now take yours.