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15 Small Things You Can Do To Make The World A Better Place

One small change in this chaotic world can make a bigger difference than you think.

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15 Small Things You Can Do To Make The World A Better Place
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In the chaotic world that we live in today, most of us want to be able to do something to make it better. It can feel like you can't do too much when you are a small fish in this big pond we call Earth, but the best thing that you can do is start with yourself. The more people that want to do good, then the better the world can slowly become. It starts with just one person saying that they want to make a change and it takes one small change to make a big difference. Be the light that shines in this dark world.


1. Be a good tipper.

2. Eat less meat - It's good for you and the environment!

3. Shop local instead of supporting greedy corporations.

4. Visit a nursing home

5. Be more empathetic. You never know what someone is going through.

6. Clean out your closet and donate the clothes you no longer wear.

7. Give out more compliments.

8. Create less waste. Buy a reusable water bottle and don't buy plasticware.

9. Pick up trash.

10. Plant a tree.

11. Pay it forward - Random acts of kindness go a long way!


12. Be there for people, even if they don't ask you to.

13. Donate blood and help save a life!

14. Always express gratitude, especially towards people who may not receive enough. (Bus drivers, cashiers, janitors, teachers, etc)

15. Smile more; it's contagious and you never know who may need one


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