100 Ways To Change The World That Are Actually Achievable

The sweet dream of making a difference in this world lies within all of us. Who hasn’t dreamt of being the next Tesla, Gandhi, or Elon Musk?

However, let’s face it. Not all of us have the resources, the brains, or the ideas to be that great. You and I are just ordinary human beings, just two of the billions walking and breathing on this Earth, and that’s okay. Because none of that means we cannot change the world and make it a better place.

Yes, let’s throw the cliche on the table immediately and confirm that any significant change always starts within. But here’s the thing. The world is already changing, and we are the reason for it.

We live in such a fast-paced time that we barely catch up with the changes around us. We build and destroy our beliefs within days. We feel awake, happy, depressed, anxious, excited, hopeful, loved, and ignored… usually at least once every day.

And changing a world that is already changing is adding yet another drop to the ocean… but that drop is so needed. Your contribution to the good in this world is everything. Just as it is the contribution of the person next to you and the person next door.

So, today we give you 100 ways to change the world that are achievable, manageable, possible, and most of all – effective.

Let’s do our part in this world, shall we?

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100 Ways to Change The World

1. Wake up early and be the best version of yourself every day.

2. Allow people to have their opinions and don’t get offended if theirs are different from yours.

3. Respect people’s right to choose what they do with their lives, minds, and bodies.

4. Get cold water for someone on a hot summer day.

5. Make sure that when you visit a place (someone’s home, work office, or the local shop), it looks and feels better than when you entered. Be polite, make someone smile or help with something.

6. Turn off the water while brushing your teeth.

7. Often ask people around you how to help them and if they need you for something. You will be surprised how often people feel alone in their struggles, but your question will give them hope and new power to keep moving forward.

8. Be kind even when someone isn’t kind to you. Why answer to the bad with bad? Don’t take the other’s bad energy and add wood to the fire inside them. Be kind.

9. Be merciful. You never know what someone is going through.

10. Be brave. You never know who might need your actions.

11. Ask your neighbor if they need any help with anything.

12. Plant a tree. Or a flower.

13. Compliment someone without any reason.

14. Give your bus seat to an elderly person.

15. Adopt a dog. According to statistics, over 6.3 million stray dogs and cats enter U.S. shelters every year. If you can help even one, that will make a difference.

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16. Remember you are already changing the world just by being alive. See every step of your journey as an opportunity to create a better world.

17. Give water to the homeless.

18. Water the trees and flowers in front of your flat.

19. Recycle your trash.

20. Buy a bike. Using a bike to go around the city instead of driving a car brings less noise, and air pollution makes more space for the people on foot, saves you money for gas, and helps you exercise more often.

21. Donate to charity. Even a little can make a difference.

22. Focus on buying sustainable products.

23. Cook healthy meals and cut down on your meat consumption.

24. Share what you have learned. We live in the age of information.

25. Say hello to strangers. You never know who might need a small drop of kindness.

26. Travel and respect the places and people you get to meet.

27. Pick up your dog’s poop.

28. Donate blood. Donating blood even once a year can make a huge difference to someone in need and could be healthy for your own blood.

29. Allow other people to have attention in the room.

30. Give things for free.

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31. Write to someone you don’t know.

32. On your way out of the supermarket, help other people with their groceries.

33. Forgive people! Forgiving people is a sign of a healthy and strong mental attitude.

34. Reduce your screen time, put your phone down, turn your laptop off, and notice the people around you.

35. Focus on the positive. Tell people positive stories, be positive, and positivity will inevitably find its way to you.

36. Hug and cuddle with your favorite person.

37. Draw, write and create.

38. Don’t be judgemental.

39. Love what you do and do what you love.

40. Treat others the way you want others to treat you.

41. Volunteer at the local dog shelter.

42. Empower women to be their best selves.

43. Empower children to grow beyond the borders that society has bestowed.

44. Ask your children’s school if they need help with organizing a charity event.

45. Join a union for a greater cause.

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46. Consider taking advantage of technology to help the environment. For example, buy an electric car instead of getting one that runs on gas.

47. Bake cookies and sell them to your neighbors. Donate the money.

48. Let others learn from your mistakes. Don’t be ashamed of them.

49. Donate your old clothes to people in need.

50. Give your old computer to someone who needs it.

51. Have a neighborhood gathering and take the initiative to talk about community development.

52. Share good news on social media. Enough drama and negativity. People need to be aware of everything amazing that’s happening around us too.

53. Join the gym with your friend who’s too shy to go alone.

54. Remind your co-workers to drink more water.

55. Lead by example.

56. Support your local artists.

57. Shop in smaller local stores where people use genuine materials for their products.

58. Be honest with people, even if what is on your mind is not entirely positive. People need to hear what they have to improve.

59. Spread awareness about important socio-political topics.

60. Walk more and be more mindful about how much you drive.

Changing the environment and the life of others around you

61. Encourage children to learn about the environment and the importance of keeping it clean.

62. Call someone you haven’t talked to in ages.

63. Buy flowers from the local store instead of the supermarket.

64. Turn your phone off when going to the movies.

65. Every time you go shopping, buy a coffee for the homeless person who sleeps at the mall entrance.

66. Give plants as presents instead of just flowers.

67. Try to make people feel better when they’re down.

68. Check on your friends regularly. People don’t always come for advice, even when they need it.

69. Support artists on the street. Give them change every time you pass them.

70. Don’t forget to vote.

71. Take the time to look within. How can you, as an individual, make the world a better place? What are the small ways you can change the world? How can I help the world? How can I make the world a better place?

72. Learn the basics of first aid.

73. Appreciate your elderly relatives and the elders in general.

74. Tip the waiters.

75. Spread awareness of the importance of recycling.