Reflection on Last Week’s Strategy
Last week I shared that I wanted to live My Best Life but more importantly I wanted to help others live their best life. The experience of volunteering with those less fortunate was an eye-opening one. I’ve spent the last week meditating on how I can make others’ lives better. I have composed a list of the ways in which I can help others and every few weeks I will share a strategy with you.
Since this meditation is so recent, I thought I would share my first action with you. My commitment is a strategy that goes beyond this week, this month, or this year. The strategy I wish to share with you is my commitment to volunteer more often.
I have a dear friend who recently organized a volunteer group. She finds volunteer opportunities and sends out an open invite to those who belong to the group. If we like the opportunity and are available to participate we e-mail her and let her know our commitment to contribute our time to the activity. I absolutely love the volunteer opportunities she has come up with.
My strategy is that I have made a commitment to volunteer once a month. If I can not volunteer, then I will make a donation to a charity. There is a monetary value to one’s time… and if I am unable to help out on any given month, then I would like to be able to financially contribute to charities that help and benefit others.
Naturally, as I shared on previous postings, our household lives on a tight budget. So this initiative will really encourage me to volunteer more often. I want to make a difference in the world and I would love to hear your thoughts as to other ways in which I can help others live their best life! I may feature your suggestion on an upcoming edition of My Best Life.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
Hi Jennifer,
I would love to belong to your volunteer group. Even if I can volunteer only once a week for a couple of hours, I think it would give me a feeling like I’m at least helping a good cause in a small way. I do believe that every little bit helps. I have been donating household items to charity for the past few years but I after reading your Best Life, I feel that it’s time to step it up a bit.
Maria: Great to hear! I’m glad this posting has inspired you to volunteer more! I will send my friend’s contact e-mail to you (by private message) so you can join the group. Once a month we get out to a volunteer activity… and like I shared here, you can decide if the opportunity for the month best fits your schedule.