Organized Giving ~ Simple Steps to Make a Big Impact
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Giving can be one of the most meaningful ways to create a positive change and impact. The power of giving will be felt not only by the recipient, but can have a profound impact on the giver as well. When you donate your physical items or time to a person or an organization, the positivity ripple will bring both clarity and joy to your life. It creates a mindset of gratitude and a connection to those around you. Embracing the spirit of giving and dedicating your time to a cause can enrich your heart and mind by bringing a purpose into your home and life.
Simplify & Clarify
Shifting your focus outward to those around you can help you simplify your environment and create mental clarity. Take a look around your home and consider what you truly need. It’s likely you may have more than enough. Sorting through and donating the items in your home that you don’t need or use will help you free up space in your home while helping others. When you give and volunteer your time, your mindset goes from “you” to “them”. You will find yourself thinking less about your daily stressors and more about the needs of others. You will gain clarity on what truly matters.
Strengthen Connections
Donating and volunteering are powerful ways to become more connected with others in your community. Whether you are giving your time, resources or expertise, you will be strengthening bonds within your community. This also gives you a real opportunity to see the needs first hand and to better understand the true impact your time and donations are making. Not only are you helping those in need, but you become an active participant in building a strong and compassionate community.
It Just Feels Good
Being kind and giving to others creates positive feelings and emotions that will leave you fulfilled and grateful. Your spirits will be uplifted knowing you have made a positive impact in someone’s life. Generosity shifts your perspective and helps you have a greater appreciation for what you have. You get the honor and pleasure of helping others, all while getting all the feel good emotions that will fill you with joy and contentment.
Tips to Get Started
Think about what you are passionate about. What causes mean the most to you? Is it your local animal shelter, homeless community or children in need?
Research your chosen organization's needs. Do they need specific types of donations? Do they need hands-on volunteer time? How can you help?
For volunteer commitments, schedule consistent time blocks to spend on these opportunities. Treat it like any other important appointment.
Make it a family affair and use the opportunity to share the beauty of giving and volunteering with your kids.
Volunteering and giving is a win-win! The ripple effect of kindness and goodness will be felt by those who are being helped, by you and beyond. Lend a helping hand to make a tangible difference in your community and feel how giving is one of the most meaningful acts you can embrace.
Helping the animals is near and dear to my heart. If you want to volunteer and make a difference in your community, but aren’t sure where to begin, I encourage you to reach out to your local animal shelter or farm sanctuary. The need is great for our animal friends, and the people in these organizations work hard and selflessly to make a difference. They can always use an extra set of hands.
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