As humans we yearn to make a difference, to leave our mark. And most of us know helping better others’ lives has positive impacts on our own — making us happier, more balanced, and instilling a greater sense of purpose in the everyday. But it can be easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and miss the benefits to ourselves and our communities, that getting involved can provide.
Sometimes the smallest step in the right direction ends up being the biggest step of your life. Tiptoe if you must, but take a step.
Naeem Callaway
And most of us don’t know where to start. So, we have few suggestions for how to begin, and start making a difference today!
Shop Local
Shopping locally is the trendy new way to create a one-of-a-kind neighborhood. This has many benefits, such as building relationships within the community and helping support the local economy, all while building a more vibrant and unified society.
Really, who doesn’t feel a bit more warm and fuzzy knowing that they’re supporting their neighbors?
So, take the initiative by adding a local item to your TIWIW wish list and share. It doesn’t matter if it’s inexpensive.
Donate Blood
With one donation you can save many lives, yet just one patient could require multiple donors. For heart surgery it’s up to five. Leukemia treatments, as many as eight donors a week. Emergency care for a car accident can use up to 50. Every donation makes a difference in someone’s life, and what greater gift could you give?
So express a Wish to support a blood bank or fulfill someone else Wish on TIWIW by donating blood.
Volunteer
Volunteering energy and skills to a local organization is a great way to give back to your community. Whether a hospital, food bank, youth group, senior’s home, or animal shelter; there are tonnes of local organizations that would benefit from your time.
A quick look on ‘New In’ wishes on TIWIW App will help you find local opportunities.
Organize a Clean Up
These days most public parks, beaches, and neighborhood streets are in need of a little TLC, and sometimes folks just need a little inspiration to encourage them to help out. All you need to hold a successful clean up is a big box of garbage bags, a substantial supply of rubber gloves, a group of friends or volunteers, and a location that needs some love.
Lead the way by claiming the wish on TIWIW, if you happen to see one and see what follows!
Become a Mentor
Become a mentor to someone who would benefit from your skills, knowledge, and experience. Maybe there’s someone in your social circles or profession you would like to help along the way.
TIWIW platform can help you connect with folks around the world who could use a helping hand. Just express your wish to be a mentor and share as ‘public’.
Help a Neighbor
You don’t have to go far or orchestrate grand gestures to make an impact on someone’s life. Maybe you can help older person down the street with groceries, send some food or mow the lawn. It might not even matter what you do as long as you show you care.
Help Build a Sustainable Planet
Experts widely agree that human activities are harming the global environment. We are consuming more natural resources than the Earth can regenerate. Every year billions of dollars are wasted on unwanted items including the gifts and 30% more waste is sent to landfill.
TIWIW allows everyone to be conscious consumer and be a catalyst of the change. Take a small step, by sharing what you want on TIWIW with loved ones today.
So, keep moving forward, even if you take very tiny steps, even on difficult days.
and adopt a conscious lifestyle, checkout the TIWIW App now!
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