How to Become the Person Who Makes a Positive Difference

Discover how to make a positive difference through small, intentional acts of kindness. Learn the simple steps to create lasting impact for yourself and others.

How can you make a positive difference in life? The world needs your kindness.

“I want to be the mayor when I grow up,” my then kindergartner son said as I was making him lunch.

“Why do you want to be the mayor?” I asked, smiling and admiring his aspiration.

“Because I want to take care of everyone,” he said. “I want everyone to be safe and make good choices.”

With a proud heart, I said, “That is very kind and loving of you to care so much about other people.”

I thought for a second more and added, “Whatever you do in life, just be a good person.”

This conversation was a reminder to me that I am raising future decision makers to contribute to society in a helpful way.

It is my hope that we all do our part to:

Be kind.

Be curious.

Be compassionate.

Be helpful.

Be loving.

These things begin with you.

Practice It: Do One Kind Thing to Make a Positive Difference in Life

What is one small act of kindness you can do for someone else today? Show that you care in some small way every day for a month. In a journal, write one sentence a day about your kindness activity and notice your energy shift at the end of the month.

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