Social change leads to increased awareness of information relevant and of importance to the community. In an effort to exact change in the world, we must do our part to encourage the adoption of healthy lifestyles, vibrant political discourse and dynamic investment in people and resources.   We can all do our part to influence positive social change. Here are a few ideas:

1. Commit To Learning
2. Consider The Needs Of Others
3. Invest Time Building Meaningul, Personal Offline Relationships
4. Show Appreciation
5. Become Politically Active
6. Support Worthy Causes
7. Donate Your Belongings Instead Of Throwing Them Away
8. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
9. Serve Your Community
10. Support The Next Generation

#1. Commit To Learning

Research reveals that the first step in personal change is the willingness to learn. In fact, continuous learning is important because it helps people to feel happier and more fulfilled in their lives and careers. A lifetime committment to learning is the first step in your effort to change the world.

#2. Consider The Needs Of Others

In order to connect with people and establish healthy relationships we must consider the needs of others. Considering others offers the proof that you care. Your compassion will have a lasting effect on your life and the lives of others.

#3. Invest Time Building Meaningul, Personal Offline Relationships

In just 30 years the Internet has changed our lives forever. However, it is not always for the best. Gone are the days when individuals placed more value in establishing meaningful, personal, offline relationships. In fact, the Internet is not a substitute for offline contact with real people. It might be time to give our devices a break while focusing instead on improving human connections, strengthen community and make the world a better place.

#4. Show Appreciation

Showing appreciation is a secret strategy one can implement to motivate people to achieve great things. This simple gesture makes people feel valued and drives them to perform at their best. Furthermore, it should come as no surprise that individuals whom are regularly valued are often found to be the beneficiaries of good mental health.

#5. Become Politically Active

The decisions politicians make affect all of our lives. It is important to have a say in the decisions they make. Therefore, every measure you take to exercise your right to vote, become a campaign volunteer, and or support legislation is key to changing the world.

#6. Support Worthy Causes

Supporting a local charity is a good thing. Your genoristy benefits the charities but it can also be deeply rewarding for you as well. In fact, research reveals that it can lead to better mental and physical health for you as well as the recipients of your support.

#7. Donate Your Belongings Instead Of Throwing Them Away

Our landfills are filled with a lot of useful items that would have been better utilized as a donation. In the future, instead of throwing away your trash, consider donating your belongings to a worthy cause. What might me trash for you, may may gold for someone in need.

#8. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Riding your bike instead of driving your car, eating vegetables instead of fried chicken, reading by sunlight instead of artificial light, are all strategies you can implement to reduce your carbon footprint. These small, manageable lifestyle changes can help you to live a healthier lifestyle, save you money but also serve to combat climate change.

#9. Serve Your Community

Research reveals that there are mental and physical health benefits to serving. This includes but is not limited to reducing depression, lowering blood pressure and lengthening your lifespan. Giving back to your community boosts your happiness, health, and sense of well-being. In the end, serving not only helps to make the world better, it also makes you better. 

#10. Support The Next Generation

Nothing is more gratifying than helping a child to learn a new skill, achieve a new goal and, or solving a problem. And since our children will inherit the earth, no endeavour will have more impact on changing the world than working with children.