OUT WITH THE OLD

The holidays are upon us and the New Year is almost here. So what changes have you made this year that will continue into the next? Every year people say they will lose weight, eat better, exercise etc. There is nothing wrong with those things; actually all of them are wonderful things to do. I am guilty of some of that myself.

I am thinking that I will do some things bigger next year than what I did this year. I want to commit myself to being the best me I can be. Now saying that doesn’t mean that I have not been a good me, it just means that I am going to look at life in a different way.

My plans will be to focus more on serving others. The greatest service that can be done is to provide assistance to those in need. We can all do more of this. I know that we get all caught up in the circumstances of our own lives, but providing time to others is its own reward.

Here are some ways that each of us can help.

Be a supportive ear to a child or adult in crisis.

Volunteer time to serve others. Whether it is in a soup kitchen, foster child facility, nursing home or animal shelter. Take the time to give back

Extend time to a youth that reaches out for help. That could be buying a candy bar to support an event, buying a raffle ticket, volunteering at a school or just listen to one that needs an ear.

Take someone out for an evening that doesn’t get out much

Expose someone to something that they would not under everyday circumstances be exposed to

Have someone teach you something that you may not have opportunity to learn

The phrase for the new year would be “how can I be of service to you”. Doing something nice for others will only broaden the world around you. It opens you up to limitless options in you life.

Remember the person that you assist today could be a future ally in years to come.


Much Love

Chanel

Real Life, Real Talk, Real Women