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We all can contribute in our own way. Yet, any level of contribution can out-stage our consumption spirit.
Quite often, what I give to myself reflects on what I contribute to others.
We can only give to others what we have. So be a contributor — an act of kindness to yourself first, then give freely to others.
Here are eleven ways to make things better for you and others:
- First, give and take — give from where you are. A smile is a gift. Do you always refuse help or only help others? Yes! Then stop; the story is not for you. Next, be humble enough to seek professional help for any childhood trauma.
- Appreciate yourself — pick one thing you like about yourself and make something out of her. Be happy with yourself.
- Admire beauty around us — be grateful for people or things in your life.
- Take positive over negative — reflect on learning from your low-income job and not having a job.
- Run your own life — seek advice, but use it as a guide. Please make your own decision, make mistakes, and learn from your mistakes. Be your own woman or man. Trust yourself.
- Don’t take things or people for granted — Lanu Pitan teaches…