4.24.2018

Don't just do well in life, do good


For a lot of people, there are few things in life more important than doing well. No matter what you're doing in your life, whether it's your career, your relationships, your hobbies, or your social life, doing well and succeeding at the things that you do is a high priority for many people and with good reason. After all, that kind of success is often the key to a lot of people's happiness. And this happiness doesn’t just come from receiving the best promotions. What happens when that kind of thing starts to feel as though it's not really enough? A lot of people find themselves doing well at many things in life but still end up feeling somehow unfulfilled. This is actually surprisingly common, and a lot of people end up going through life not really able to understand what's causing them to feel that way. For a lot of peopl e, the solution is actually rather simple. Rather than focusing exclusively on doing well in life, it can often be a lot more fulfilling to try and live your life in a way that does the most good for those around you. With that in mind, here are a few ways that you can start to not just to do well in life, but start doing some good as well!
 



Change your career

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For a lot of people, one of the most frustrating things about their job is that they end up feeling as though there's no real purpose to their career outside of trying to make money for their employer. Sure, being able to take home a paycheck at the end of each month is important and is pretty essential for you, but doesn't it feel as though you could be doing more with your career than making your boss as much money as possible? If that's something that bothers you then why not consider changing your career path over to something where you're doing some good in the world. Whether it's working for charities and non-profit organizations, or working within a field like education or medicine where you're directly impacting the lives of others in a positive way, there are plenty of career options that allow you to make a positive difference in the world as well as supporting yourself and your family.

Start volunteering

Of course, you might be perfectly satisfied with your career. After all, personal fulfillment is incredibly important when considering your employment. But that doesn't mean you can't get out there and help people. Pretty much all charities and non-profit organizations need volunteers to help them. Why not find a cause that really resonates with you and start volunteering. The simple act of helping others without the expectation of reward is one of the most fulfilling things that you can do in your life. Whatever cause you support, there are almost certainly going to be organizations out there that could dearly use your help.

Find other ways to help people

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Of course, volunteering with an organization is far from the only way to help people around you. There are plenty of things that you can do on a much more personal level. One of the most amazing things that you could do for someone else, provided you have the right body parts, is to act as a surrogate. Being able to help someone else start a family when they might not otherwise be able to is one of the most fulfilling things there is, and it takes a great deal of bravery and sacrifice to do so. If you're interested in something like that and want information, then you can view more here. Sure, this might not be the right choice for everyone, and it's certainly not the only way that you can help people, but it's an example of the kind of personal things that you can do for other people to improve the lives of those around you in a real, tangible way.

Use what you need, give away the rest

Here's the hard truth: most of us are living on far more than we need. Now, there's nothing wrong with that. After all, there's no reason why you shouldn't be able to afford luxuries when you go out every day and work hard for the money that you earn. But at the same time, there are plenty of people who work just as hard as you, perhaps even working multiple jobs, who are barely able to scrape by. It's a serious injustice but modern society is built on this kind of inequality. If you want to try and address that kind of inequality then why not think about cutting back on your own use of luxuries? See what you can to do to cut back on the things that you really don't need. You'll often find that you can save huge amounts of money that way. Then, why not think about giving some of that money away to people and organizations that really need it. Now, no one should feel as though they are obligated to give away a portion of their paycheck, but if you're bothered by the inequality in modern society, and you're in a position to do something about it, this is, at the very least, an option for you.

Now, don't worry if this kind of thing starts to feel somewhat difficult for you. The truth is that there are very few people who are hard-wired from birth to base all of their decisions around other people. The truth is that most of us are pretty well conditioned from an early age to believe that the best way to live a happy life is to focus exclusively on our own needs and desires. However, with a little time and patience, you may well find that living your life in service of making the world a better place for others as well as yourself can be one of the most gratifying and affirming things that you can possibly do. Of course, that doesn't mean that you suddenly have to give up thinking about yourself entirely. After all, if you can't take care of yourself, you certainly aren't going to be able to take care of anyone else!

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