Meet an artist, scientist, medic, environmentalist, musician, activist, writer, politician, and even a spy. Could you and your friends change the world? This book will inspire you with 15 true stories of groups of amazing humans who've changed the world.
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Above all, uncover just some of the MANY ways we can work together to change our world - all brought to life with astonishing story-telling and illustration. Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a lawyer turned children's author, with two young children who ask her lots of questions. Rashmi writes non-fiction picture books that ignite children's curiosity, as well as fictional stories that crackle with imagination.
When she's not playing with words, you'll find her on her yoga mat twisting herself into all sort of shapes. From classic reads to the most spectacular of space adventures, these books will beat boredom and inspire young readers. And with so many to choose from, the fun need never stop…. From the secret to having courage to learning to be patient, here are our favourite life lessons from. These girls are inspirational role models and pack a punch, sometimes - quite literally!
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Join a club in your area, or find a class at your local community college. If you're not sure what you're really passionate about, start exploring interests. Check out books from the library on hobbies and ideas that catch your attention, or start taking community college classes that catch your interest. If you hear about an event that piques your interest, go to it to see what it's about. Revel in joyfulness. Sometimes, when that moment of pure joy comes around, you may find yourself not giving into it.
You're holding back a bit because you're afraid of when the next bad thing is going to hit. However, learning to really dig down into joyfulness can make you a more joyful person overall, and in turn, a more extraordinary person, as few people are able to live joyfully.
Let yourself fill up with the emotion. Take in the joy on the faces of people around you. Savor the sensations of the food you're eating or the feeling of sand and water between your toes. Learn to be grateful. Gratitude is sometimes hard when life throws curve balls at you left and right. Nonetheless, being grateful is another way to learn how to live an extraordinary life because it helps you appreciate what you have and what's most important to you, a rare quality.
You could write down 3 things each day in a journal that you are thankful for or even post 3 things you are grateful for on social media every day for your friends to see. You could also just take time each night to think about the things you are grateful for in your life. Express your gratitude. When you're thankful for a person or what they've done, tell that person. Writing a note is even better, because it makes you take time to really feel that gratitude.
Plus, it lets the other person know they are appreciated. Method 3. Learn to be kind. Being kind is sometimes the hardest road to take, when you are faced with angry people, stress, or difficult situations. However, if you want to be an extraordinary person who responds to difficult or even just every day situations in a positive way, being kind is a good step.
Remember people's birthdays. Send small cards in the mail. Bring someone a flower just to make them feel special. When someone gets angry, pay them back in kindness. For instance, if someone says something mean to you at the coffee shop, pay for their coffee without asking. These little asks of kindness can surprise people, and turn a nasty moment into an opportunity for growth and gratitude.
Give unsolicited compliments. Take time to do small things, like opening doors or stopping to help someone pick up something they drop. Smile at strangers. All these little things add up.
Make relationships a priority. When you're an extraordinary person, you find ways to lift other people up. That means engaging with the people in your life and finding ways to show that you care.
That means making eye contact, asking follow up questions, and finding ways to follow up later on what you learned. As an example, maybe a friend has told you they are going through a rough time. You can follow up later by sending an email to ask how they are doing or even by sending a note through the mail.
It also means valuing people and the things they have to offer the world. For instance, look for the good in your spouse and tell them you're grateful for who they are and what they bring to your relationship and your life. Understand your own needs and boundaries.
A part of connecting to others is understanding where your limitations are. It's also figuring out what your own emotional needs and boundaries are. The most extraordinary people are also usually the ones who are most self-aware. In turn, that helps you be more present to others. To understand your emotional needs and boundaries, note the times when you get angry or irritable.
Take a moment to think about what you got you to that place. Maybe you just need more alone time, or maybe you're feeling underappreciated. Express those needs to the people who care about you. If you're feeling underappreciated, you could say, "Sometimes I feel like I do work and nobody notices.
One of the things I need in my life is people who can show me appreciation. I try to show you appreciation when you do good work, and sometimes, I need that, too. Volunteer your time. Giving back to your community connects you to others who have a need or want.
It puts you in touch with people you might not otherwise meet in your day-to-day life, and helps you have a richer, fuller life. Love books? Volunteer to read with kids at a local elementary school. Got a passion for cooking? Give your time at a local soup kitchen. Have a passion for organizing? Try volunteering at a food bank. In addition, volunteering can help you cultivate gratitude.
Surround yourself with good people. You've probably heard the phrase "You are what you eat. Therefore, surrounding yourself with extraordinary, good people can help you build an extraordinary life.
Next, think about the people in your social circles. Who most exhibits those qualities? When you figure that out, try spending more time with those people. If you don't feel like you have people in your life who are extraordinary, start trying to make new friends.
Strike up conversations with people at clubs you join or even people you meet in coffee shops. Most extraordinary people enjoy putting themselves out there and making connections with new people. Be open and respectful at the office. Whatever you do, never stop working to learn more. Take the time, every single day, to help someone over a hurdle, to learn something new, or to do something meaningful.
When you feel like you have something to say, wait. If you create something amazing, stand up and claim it. When someone else creates something amazing, be the first to tell the world who made it. The world has room for as many success stories as can be told. Always expand the pie. Nobody gets through life without making mistakes. When someone has wronged you, learn how to let it go. If someone apologizes to you, thank them for it and mean it. Nothing makes living more unbearable than the ongoing feelings of anger and resentment.
Travel is fatal to xenophobia. If you need to save, then save. If you need to plan, then plan. But, by all means, go. Life is interesting because tiny differences can create completely different cultures. As you learn of new ones, try not to lose the one that others will also, someday, want to learn of.
You have influence. It may be over just a few people or it may be over millions; only time will tell. Use your persuasive powers to make the world a better place to live for everyone. It takes the same amount of effort to do something good as it does to do something evil, so you may as well work to make things better.
Life was not meant to be lived in completely safety. Do something meaningful but uncomfortable with your time every single day. However, you can make a huge step in the right direction by taking just a tiny one today. Find something that makes your heart beat just a little bit faster and go do it. Not everyone will hold the same values that you do. Not everyone will work to make their own world a better place to live in.
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