Making the World a Better Place, Without Adding More to Your Plate!

If you are anything like me, you are acutely aware of how many things in the world need attention, and wish you could magically have all the time, energy and influence to make it happen! So, what are a few things you can do, with all the demands in your life, to improve the world?

1. Put your own oxygen mask on first! Yes, your self care puts you at the top of your game, and you have a more positive impact! Get enough sleep, make healthy choices, and stay connected to yourself and people you love. Start with one goal, like moving, getting more sleep, or making a plan for healthy lunches. Be successful with that, then you can come back for more.

Your influence and presence will be much stronger when you feel good and strong, and you will notice the change! Write down one thing you want to do to improve your self care. Now!

2. Notice what lights you up and what drains you. Your aliveness is vital to the world! Can you do more of what you love and less of what you don’t? When you are happy, you give others permission to do the same. Write down one thing you love, that makes you feel at your best. How can you get more of that??

3. Consider who you want to BE. The energy we bring to a situation has such a huge impact! When someone looks me in the eye, flashes a big smile, has a twinkle in their eye, says something positive, holds open a door, or shows any attempt at human connection, it delights me! It improves my day, and I’ve noticed how it improves the days of others. Connection wakes us up, as well, to the moment.

That’s what we have, after all, a series of moments that make up a life. It doesn’t take much effort to show up with a little more of my best whenever I remember, and it helps others to connect to that part of themselves.

Go ahead, give it a whirl, take care of yourself, and take care of the world around you. Give some love and attention and you just might find that it feeds back to you.

Thanks for playing here, and I look forward to reading and replying to your comments below.

What keeps you feeling alive and connected? How do you make the world a better place?

With love! Cricket