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How do I help others?
So ive always felt that the reasons we're here or the best way to spend your time and feel good is to help others. And ive bee trying and trying to do this, but idk what to do. I joined this website in the beginning of the year cause i was always really upset and i thought a good way to feel better was to help people and i love giving advice so i tried this and it was okay. And then i helped my friend with something, but i cant really help her anymore and i just i dont know. I dont have a lot of money so i cant really donate and one day if i have money i will but i dont want to just throw money at people. I like interacting and talking to people but i feel like i havent been through enough to really connect with people about a lot of things and really help them with anything. I dont know maybe i can make people laugh, and one day i want to write books but i dont know how much that can do and i dont know how much my books will really help anyone. I dont know i want to this cause i like making other people feel good, it makes me feel good and not like a total piece of shit who's just wasting their time with other shit and yeah. Please help me with what i can do. Btw im 16/f
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Maybe give some free advice about: Activism?
I like listening to others and giving advice to others as well!
While I was reading your story the first thing that came to my mind is to do small things in life that makes people feel appreciated. For example, you can hold the door for someone coming in after you or hold it open for them before you go in. If you become accustomed to doing the little things in life I feel that you will feel more accomplished and people will feel the warmth and the care from you.
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The first thing I'll suggest is volunteering. There are tons of places that you can volunteer at. You'll have to look into what places are nearby.
Homeless Shelters-You'll have to look online for some places near you but you might be able to help feed the homeless or give them clothes.
Pet Shelters-Most of them have a volunteer program. They might have you clean up or walk the dogs.
After School Programs-Where I'm from, I notice a lot of places are looking for people to tutor young children.
Reading to children at hospitals or libraries.
Visiting a convalescent home-A lot of the elderly don't have family who visit so it's nice for them to have a young person to talk to. I used to go sing with a group of girls with my church and they all loved it.
Hospital volunteers-Some hospitals have volunteer programs to help patients. It's good work experience if you want to get into the medical field.
Those are just some ideas. There are tons more.
Other than that, be a good friend, help around the house, and be there for people.
Those are some good places to start.
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Your already on the right track. The fact that your concerned with helping others is the first step to actually helping others. I also respect the fact that you don't wish to throw money at people because the most valuable thing you can give others is your time. Don't worry so much about being able to relate with others, that'll come with time as you expose yourself to different experiences. For now stick with helping others in ways that you feel comfortable. Your a teenage girl and I'm sure their are plenty of other teenagers that could benefit from your knowledge. If not here, I'm sure a google search about teen advice would find some places that could use your advice. I really believe that whatever you decide to do in the future, as long as you keep your belief in others, will help people.
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