Have you made a difference today?

It’s no secret that we live in a “what’s in it for me” society. In our overloaded and busy lives, many of us seldom take the time to do something that doesn’t directly benefit us. We defend our actions by saying that we just don’t have the time. We’re busy, we’re stressed, and we have other things on our mind. But how can we change this? In all honesty, it’s quite easy to change this and begin making the world a better place. And it doesn’t have to be a big action. In fact, little actions can compound and make a big difference. Here are a couple of simple things that you can do today to make a difference:

• Smile. This is perhaps one of the easiest things you can do. It doesn’t cost anything and tends to be contagious. Smiling at someone might be just what they needed to feel better. Because they feel better, they may pass the smile on and create an epidemic of smiling. It wouldn’t hurt for the world to be a happier place, would it?

• Do something nice for someone else. Look around and see what you can do for your fellow man. Perhaps you can allow the person in line behind you with only 2 items to check out before you. This will only cost you a couple of minutes and your kindness will brighten someone’s day. Perhaps you could call or send a card or email to a friend telling how much you value them. It just takes a couple of minutes and will really make someone feel great. The possibilities are virtually endless!

• Make a donation to a cause you are passionate about. Many of us have very busy schedules and find it difficult to volunteer our time. How about making a cash donation? When you sit down to pay your bills, send a check or online payment to the charity of your choice. Many of these organizations are able to do wonderful things with your money. If you are able, spend a couple of hours helping a charitable cause. You don’t have to make a huge commitment to make a big difference.

These are only three simple ways that you can make a difference in the world. The good news is that doing something for someone else makes YOU feel good. So go out and start making the world a better place!


Sincerely,
Coach April
www.nexuscoachingpartners.com
Bringing Inspiration to Life!