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Life Changes.

Are you in a rut?  Are you having trouble making the life changes you so desperately want? Are you feeling run-down with little energy to spare? Are you at the point where you almost want to throw your hands up and quit? Let me suggest to you one of the best ways to re-energize yourself and get back on the right track. This suggestion may seem crazy, especially if you are really having a hard time, but trust me, it can work wonders. You can make life changes by taking small actions.
What I am talking about is giving. By giving, I don’t necessarily mean money or material things. I am talking about giving of yourself – service!  Taking small actions that move you in the direction of helping others. It’s amazing how helping someone else can help you in getting out of a rut and changing your life.
One of the oldest, time-tested methods to bring things into your life (receiving), is by giving. Yes, it’s true. Our universe seems to have that principle built into it. It’s the ebb and flow of creation itself, the opposite of stagnation.

Life Changes.

You may ask, “what could I possibly offer other people when I am struggling myself?”

In a nutshell, the answer is your time, attention, and your wisdom through experience. Everyone has something to give. I struggled greatly years ago and only turned the corner to a happy and successful life when I decide to be of service to others. I personally chose to work with women and mentoring teenage girls. However, you can choose your own way to give based on your life experience and your passions.
For instance, you can volunteer at a homeless shelter or a shelter for battered women. You can give your time and much needed attention to lonely seniors living in nursing homes. No matter where you turn, there are people who need you, believe it, or not.
At first, it may be hard to give of yourself, as it was for me when I decided to do so. But as with everything else in life, sticking to it will eventually bring you great results. And let’s not forget that giving of yourself doesn’t always mean giving to strangers and organizations. No, this action begins at home and within your circle of friends. Why not be that person who will listen to a friend or family member in need without casting judgment, but simply by being there when no one else will?
There are also practical reasons why giving of yourself can be beneficial for getting out of a rut. You can meet new friends with similar interests – networking! You can even learn new skills and even accreditation that can help you land a new job more in sync with your values. And yes, volunteering always looks good on a resume.
So if you need a little pick-me-up, a way to re-energize and kick-start your progress on your personal journey, why not begin with offering your service to others? Francine Ward. Esteemable Acts Twitter. Esteemable Acts Facebook. My new Esteemable Acts Instagram page.

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