Day 15: Lend a hand
Not many things can give you an instant feeling of satisfaction like when you do good for others, and studies show it not only makes you feel happy but it also has a positive impact on your health. Sure, maybe we should be more altruistic and not think only of what we can get out of the experience. But it's a nice side effect.
I used to volunteer all the time and I regret that I haven't been as active in my giving as I'd like. I think that it may be time to switch that up and despite wanting to do good for the sake of doing good, I think I could use a mood booster. I'd love to join a bigger organization like Big Brothers, Big Sisters, or even do something more long term like tutoring kids, but unfortunately I don't know how long I'll be anywhere. It would be good to get reacquainted with Habitat for Humanity or women's shelters, which were my two prime areas of interest in college. Maybe I'll start small and join a meetup first.. soup kitchens and food pantries are always in need of assist.
Either way, when I get to Denver, I think it'll be time to stop procrastinating (isn't that what we just learned in day 12?) and join something.
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