Day: June 4, 2020

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While the lion’s share of this blog has centered around pop culture and business (more-so of the former), I wanted to take a brief break moment and talk about some pressing issues. With opinions obviously everywhere on social media, I wanted to offer some of my favorite ways to help our community in these uncertain times. These are just some of my favorite ways to help give back, some larger than others, but they all can serve a purpose for that is bigger than ourselves. That being said, I understand all time commitment situations are different, but these have been my favorite activities to give back and also keep myself sane during these times. So without further ado, here is the Mt. Rushmore (shout out to PMT) of ways to give back.

Volunteering your time: I had the awesome opportunity to be a “Big” in Big Brothers Big Sisters in college and it was a great experience. While this was certainly a big commitment at the time (2 years), it was a solid way to connect with a new person. Since COVID-19 does limit opportunities for organized community service, there seem to be new endeavors popping up each week from community clean-ups to promoting new initiatives in our area. Yes everyone’s time commitment is different, but there are avenues and ways to give back to your area.

Donating:Whether it is old clothing, food or other supplies, we all could use a little early summer cleaning when we have the time. I have been able to clean out a lot of unused items in my house and been able to repurpose them with a little thought and effort. I have spent way more than the average person on tennis shoes so finding new homes for them has been a great way to donate and give back in a very small way. I know many others are doing this as well and I truly believe in the phrase “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure”.

Bettering yourself and the people around you: This has definitely been one of my favorite activities during 2020. From projects around the house to spending more time with my family when appropriate, I have taken on a new appreciation for my loved ones. This has included a new siding project (shout out Daniel) and also a new pup (shout out Molly and Moose) in addition to a new office set-up. I have also made it a point to watch more videos on financial literacy, increasing my own emotional empathy along with some other long-term goals for my future, when I’m not listening to some sweet beats that is. So comment below with your favorite ritual of 2020 (so far) and how it has helped you and as always, thank you for reading!