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perspectives, which create understanding, 5. INVEST IN QUALITY TIME the community. To make a positive impact,
empathy and compassion, and that makes Ten minutes of your total presence is better consider these suggestions on how to be a
you a better person. than two hours of your time when you are better person to and for others.
distracted, frustrated and distant. Not only
FOR YOUR FRIENDS AND is it better for the other person, but also 7. SHARE POSITIVE REVIEWS
FAMILY for you, because it can help you better There is nothing more uplifting and
Now that you have considered yourself first, prioritise your time and it allows you to use inspiring than coming across a message
the next stage involves your inner circle. your attention and energy more efficiently. or post praising good customer service. It
is easy to complain – I am not saying you
4. CREATE HEALTHY BOUNDARIES 6. LISTEN MORE shouldn't. By all means, complain if the
Being a better person does not mean Listening without giving advice or result will render a constructive solution.
allowing people to walk over you, and criticising is a sure way to create deeper, But most of the time, complaints are made
creating boundaries is not about pushing more authentic connections with others, in the moment and out of anger. To be a
people away or shutting them out. especially those closest to you, like your better person within your community, share
children and partners, who you spend most honest, constructive and well-thought-out
Unlike walls that we put up to hide parts of of your time with and who often bear the comments and reviews.
ourselves, boundaries are there to protect brunt of your venting and tempers on bad
us and allow us to grow and develop into days. Everyone feels more appreciated and 8. SUPPORT LOCAL
more conscious, integrated and happy understood when they feel heard. So by Aim to be more conscious of how you show
people. enhancing your listening skills, you are sure support as a consumer. Instead of buying
to become a better person. coffee from a major international franchise,
Have a read of an excerpt from my blog consider supporting a local brand or a one-
entitled What-Are-Healthy-Boundaries to FOR YOUR COMMUNITY person enterprise. They will most likely
get further insight on this topic. Your circle of influence also extends into offer you better service and give you a

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