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10 Things You Can Do To Make The World A Better Place

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Madelynn Craig

Nov 14, 2016

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Its no doubt that tensions are high in our country right now. Lately I have noticed our society just so full of hate, and being engrossed in that environment all the time really brings you down. Its hard to get on social media all the time to just to see negativity. So today I wanted to share a few a things that you can do to make the world a little brighter.

1. Leave positive notes in public places.

Leaving little notes of affirmation, positive thoughts and inspiring quotes is just a way to make a strangers day a little brighter. That stranger could share a photo of your note and it could spread positivity across the world!

2. Volunteer at an animal shelter.

Go walk or play with some local puppies or kittens that need some love. It makes the animals happier, the staff happier and odds are it would make you a lot happier too!

3. Donate blood!

The Red Cross is in need of all types of blood right now! Each time you donate you save up to 3 lives! I can't think of a better way to make the world better than by saving lives!

4. Do a random act of kindness.

Pay for someones coffee, compliment a stranger, give someone a nice meal, the possibilities are endless. Doing something kind for someone often leads to them paying it forward.

5. Make a good meal.

Cooking a meal that makes you happy, a comfort food, or something that reminds you of home can drastically increase your mood.

6. Try something new.

Take an adventure! There is nothing quite like the rush of doing something new whether it be food, an experience, or visiting a new location. Push yourself outside of your comfort zone.

7. Teach yourself a new skill.

Learn calligraphy, how to knit, or how to work on a car. Teach yourself a skill that will make your life easier and that you can pass on to someone else.

8. Get involved.

If you want to make a difference in your community, get involved. You can make a direct impact on your community along with bettering yourself in the process! If you want to see change then be part of it.

9. Keep a journal of all the things you are grateful for.

Every morning right down 5 things that you are thankful for. Do this for two weeks and you can't repeat anything you have written down before. Doing this small exercise can really remind you of all the things you have in your life to be grateful for.

10. SELF CARE!!!

Self care is single handedly the most important thing to do/learn! In times of high stress and emotion remember to take care of yourself! Self care can help keep you sane, reduce stress/anxiety and keep you grounded. Take some time today to do something that you enjoy doing. You deserve a break!

Remember to love yourself, and one another during this time when so many are hurting. Lets heal together!

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10 Things You Can Do To Make The World A Better Place

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1. Leave positive notes in public places.

2. Volunteer at an animal shelter.

3. Donate blood!

4. Do a random act of kindness.

5. Make a good meal.

6. Try something new.

7. Teach yourself a new skill.

8. Get involved.

9. Keep a journal of all the things you are grateful for.

10. SELF CARE!!!

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1. People asking if you're mad at them.

2. Those people who hand out flyers don't always try to stop you.

3. Creepy guys telling you to smile.

4. "I thought you were a bitch when I first met you."

5. People telling you you'd be "so much prettier if you smiled."

6. Doing your makeup and looking great, which somehow intensifies the bitch face.

7. Regularly explaining "it's just my face."

We all go through certain stages when we have a crush, Tina just explains it better.

That moment that someone you never looked twice at suddenly makes you do a double take out of no where.

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Because you don't have a crush, there's no reason to tell anyone about anything. Right?

But then they do something irresistible and you start to lose it.

Now accepting the fact you have a crush, you have to keep it under control.

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They'll be excited and cheer you on. That's until they realize that your crush is all you'll be talking about.

Your obsession has become so bad, that your Facebook stalking is getting out of control.

But your friends will try and help move things along any way they can. That doesn't mean it will be any helpful though.

As time goes on, you start having fantasies about the two of you and it's starting to scare you a little.

You can't focus on anything because all your attention is on them and everything they do.

Anybody who comes near your crush is now an enemy, and you are willing to fight for your crush.

When you see them, you act like an idiot. Trying to hide your feelings may not be as discrete as you think.

Keeping your feelings inside will start to be harder and harder until you can't keep it inside anymore.

Who knows, maybe it will work out? Take a chance.

Everybody hurts sometimes.

May the odds be ever in your favor.

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