Start today with small acts of kindness.
Looking for inspiration to make a change? Here's some advice on small things you can do to make a difference, from the book "Be the Change! Change the World. Change Yourself." (Hundreds of Heads Books, www.hundredsofheads.com, $14.95), straight from people who've done it:
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"If someone says they need money to get on the subway, I will swipe my subway pass for them and pay for their ride that way."
Allan Sih, New York, N.Y.
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"So what if your Dumpster is closer than Goodwill? Put that stuff in your car and drive it over there. It's one of the easiest, quickest ways people can make a change."
Tamika Brown, Atlanta, Ga.
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"Help the elderly who live in your community with their household chores, or take them to doctor's appointments."
Yolanda Hilaire, Houston, Texas
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"If you work in the Internet industry and you see that a nonprofit's Web site needs work, call them up and offer to fix it for free. That's a huge help that doesn't involve you ever leaving your chair."
Joel Kunkler, Rochester, N.Y.
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"Conserve water every single day."
John Burdett, Shoreline, Wash.
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"Coach a local youth sports team."
Luke Higginbotham, Buchanan, Va.
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"Talk to those no one else is talking to. Allow no one to be alone."
Zaid Jilani, Kennesaw, Ga.
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"Plant a tree."
Rachel Higginbotham, Buchanan, Va.
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"When you're driving, let someone in if they're trying to merge."
Janice Myers, Tampa Bay, Fla.
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"Be kind to animals."
Melanie Mantenieks, Chicago, Ill.
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"Pick up after your dog when you go on walks."
Susan Bowman, Charlotte, N.C.
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Hundreds of Heads Books' survival guides offer the wisdom of the masses by assembling the experiences and advice of hundreds of people who have gone through life's biggest challenges and have insight to share.
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