We found 14 results tagged with "community"
14 Challenges
Light a fire: inspire
When was the last time you inspired others to make positive changes? Sometimes, it’s motivation, pure and simple, that matters. And, often, that motivation comes from outside sources. Whether it’s...
Start a scrapbook of family recipes
Collecting family recipes puts you in touch with your history. It’s also a great way to preserve a food legacy for your children and to get in touch with people you might not have talked with for a...
Be a home-maker
Give something back while you get active. Sign up with an organization that builds houses for the underprivileged. Groups like Habitat for Humanity and GlobalTribe organize local projects and “working...
Keep the world beautiful
Show your love for public parks, beaches and hiking trails: Call your local parks department to join a volunteer clean-up program. You’ll have an active day while meeting like-minded folks and...
Recommend something
Remember the last time you suggested a movie/restaurant/book and basked in the glow of a tip well done? Try it again in the next 24 hours. It takes some courage, but the rewards definitely outweigh...
Be kind, randomly
At some point or other, we’ve all probably seen that ubiquitous bumper sticker “Practice random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beauty.” So this challenge might sound a little cliché. But that...
Smile at strangers
Isn’t it amazing how a smile from a passing stranger can brighten your day? Today, challenge yourself to smile at someone in passing. Spread a little happiness.
Ask for help
Because we live in a culture that prizes self-sufficiency and independence, reaching out to others for help can feel pretty risky. In this environment, however, requesting help can actually signify...
Say hello to people in the grocery store
Some people do this all the time. They talk to the cashier. They chat casually with people in the deli department. Basically, they aren’t worried about being rebuffed because they practice being...
Give something away
In many countries around the world today, people are observing Boxing Day. Celebrated on the first weekday after Christmas (usually on the 26th), this holiday is traditionally reserved for handing out...
Practice generosity
This week, make an effort to practice generosity without expecting anything in return. Give something away everyday. It could be as simple as a piece of fruit to a friend, $5 to a homeless person...
Join a book club
Some of us are so busy that taking the time to read a book seems pretty daunting. But we all know how important reading is. This weekend, do some research and find a book club in your area. Libraries...
Reconnect with an old friend
It’s tempting to think that our immediate network of close friends and family is all we need for support. Sometimes, though, it’s not. Make an effort this weekend to contact someone from your past...
Do a good deed
It feels good to contribute to making the world a better place. Sometime in the next 24 hours, do a good deed and spread a little happiness.
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