A Boomer's Footprint

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  • 16 Benefits of “Making a difference for Others”

    IMG_3531 (2)There are so many inspiring stories of people of all ages making a difference with their volunteer efforts. People are making a contribution of time and money.  When we hear these stories, we immediately think of the benefits for the recipients.

    But now research shows the enormous benefits which the giver receives as well.  Here are 16 of them:

    Make our communities a better place

    Provide direct assistance to others

    Create a connection with others

    Have the opportunity to make new friends

    Develop a new support system

    Engage new contacts

    Ability to expand our network

    Provide us with career experience

    Teach us valuable job skills

    Boost our social skills

    Increase our self-confidence, self esteem

    Increase our life satisfaction

    Create a sense of pride and identity

    Reduce our risk of depression

    Helps us stay physically healthy

    Can bring us fun and fulfillment

    WOW. When I read this list, I say where do I sign up.  This sounds like a cure all for a multitude of needs.

    So of course, I don’t believe that volunteering cures ailments or single handedly fulfills needs but this list itemizes several goals on my life list.  Goals I can achieve by “Making a Difference for Others.”

    “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”             Charles Dickens

    Is there a group or community whose mission touches your heart? Is there a group that is in grave need of your help?

    Instead of simply writing a check, is now your time to roll up your sleeves and provide some hands on help?  How can you “Make a Difference for Others?”

     

     

  • 2013 progress review

    Two more weeks until we have completed a full year of setting goals, adopting new habits, creating more positive thinking, overcoming obstacles and especially making our dreams come true.

    This week, let’s review our progress.

    I know I did not succeed in achieving all of my goals, but there is one I am most proud of.

    My background is in finance and math. For me to commit to a writing program was a Hugh challenge.

    For months, I struggled with writing this blog every week. But I am proud to say, that of the 52 weeks, I wrote for 49 of them.
    That is a big WOW. I am happy. I feel like a more confident writer and gained so much personal knowledge as I read and studied about how to CHANGE. Because this is what it takes to achieve new goals and dreams.

    This week’s process works best with your journal. Go back through your notes. What did you try? What worked? What did not? What did you learn? What can you improve?

    What lessons will you keep working on? What goal did not give you the result you were looking for?

    Don’t worry if you do not give yourself high marks? Change is a life long journey. Even when we achieve our dreams, it is time to commit to new ones.

    Make this exercise count. It is the basis for future.