About This Lesson
When you think of changing the world you may think of major things such as solving global warming, curing cancer and ending poverty. These are wonderful life pursuits but you can also make an impact in the world in smaller, more manageable ways. This may seem not as exciting but over time you can make a huge impact in people’s lives. To get started you will want to have a solid plan that you can execute and start today.
Here are several things you can do to start making some positive waves in the world:
Look at What You Want to Do
Not all of us are going to grow up and become super rich humanitarians. Many of us will get a regular job and lead a fairly normal and successful life. But this does not mean that you can’t change the world or make a positive impact in someone else’s life.
Maybe you want to go teach English in a foreign country for an extended amount of time. Maybe you have a great idea to change your local city by starting a youth program. Whatever you want to do make sure that your heart is in the right place and you are passionate about the project.
How Do You Treat People?
You could have a really big salary and an amazing house but that doesn’t mean everything in your life is amazing. It may be time to take a step back and look at your relationships. This can be personal relationships, work relationships and even romantic relationships.
At the end of the day, how you treat people and what your relationships are like is going to matter a lot more than how much money you have in your bank account. Being a good person and treating people well will be more fulfilling and meaningful than having a lot of money.
Think of Your Circle
Your circle may feel small. You may have some family and friends while also interacting with your coworkers and classmates. With some effort and consistency you can build your circle so you can influence and help more people throughout your life.
Take a look at Young Living, an essential oil company. The founder started out with a small circle but was able to build their circle to influence different countries. With the invention of high speed internet and other technologies, you have the potential to reach a lot of different people with your cause.
Start with Yourself
There is a saying that goes, “You can’t pour from an empty cup”. In other words, this just means that you can give to others if you are not taking care of yourself. Take a look at yourself and see what you could be doing better.
This can include making sure you are eating well, exercising, budgeting, and doing things that bring you joy. Spend time with people that are good for you and are not toxic and harmful to your well-being. Go see a therapist if you are struggling and talk to a doctor for any health concerns you may have.
When Necessary Make Some Changes
Your goals are going to change throughout your life. When you are younger you may want to travel the world and participate in humanitarian efforts. As life goes on, you may decide to start a family and settle down a little bit. You can still make an impact but it can be within your community and city.
You may find another issue or injustice that you are super passionate about and you become an activist in your spare time. There are a lot of different ways to make positive changes in the world and you can get to decide where you put your time and energy.
You can make a positive impact in the lives of others and change their world. What are some things you do to get yourself motivated to make some changes? Comment below to start the conversation!
