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There are people devoted to corrupting society, thereby leaving a negative impact directly or indirectly. But, on the other hand, some kind of people want to make our society a better place by leaving a positive impact on society.
There is a general belief that says to impact society either positively or negatively one must have superior power over others. This is not 100% true.
Yes, leaders in every section tend to have a kind of impact on their followers, but we have examples of people who hold no significant post that has had a great impact on society. For instance, a family member. A family is a minor section of society. We can say that whatever impact the father or the mother had on their children will affect society in one way or the other. Here, the father or the mother doesn’t have a major post or office in society, but they play a major role in the positive impact of society.
The truth is that the people who have changed our world for the better are not the most popular or in the spotlight people. They are ordinary people. For example, Rosa Parks. She helped to bring attention to civil rights. She wouldn’t give up her seat for a white to sit as ordered by the driver. She was arrested, but her confidence gave others hope to rise and fight. And there’s also, Candy Lightner who stood up against drunk driving after her daughter was killed by a drunk driver. She stood up when there were little or no laws against it.
There is the same situation with Malala Yousafzai who fought for women’s education, Irena Sendler who helped to free Jews in Poland during the Nazi soldiers’ invasion, and many more. We can see it is not really about their positions and hierarchy but attitudes.
Just like them, you can have a great positive impact on society too.
How To Make a Positive Impact On Society
Living a Purposeful Life
A purposeful life has an important role in impacting society positively. Your purpose will help you channel the right energy to make the right impact on society.
A life that has purpose helps one to focus clearly on things that matter. It helps to propel the right actions with the correct passion. One tends to draw back from things that matter when there is no purpose, and there is always ineffectiveness.
Commitment to a purposeful life helps to nurture ideas, and amazing things begin to happen. Living a life of purpose helps people to know who they are, where they should go, what they should do, and why they should do it.
Optimism
Optimism is the attitude that shows hope that an outcome or future processes will be positive or favorable. It helps one to handle a bad situation well. A bad result or situation won’t bring an optimistic individual down.
The average pencil is seven inches long, with just a half-inch eraser – in case you thought optimism was dead.
-Robert Brault
Being optimistic is not about ignoring stress and unfortunate episodes but about the fact that they are being approached and handled more productively. Learning to see positivity in bad results is also a good attitude that should be imbibed by both old and young.
People who have made an impact on their society have hope about everything. They believe and trust in the change of people for the better. They don’t give up easily. Our society tends to change when there are positive changes in people overall.
So, people who have faith in people and society as a whole will have a positive impact. Why? Because they hope to help people change for the better.
Committed to Improving Themselves and Others Around Them
Something common among people that impacts society positively is the hunger to improve and get better every day. These people always want to share this improvement with others around them, too. This way new changes won’t catch them unaware or seem strange to them. Getting to know about small changes in different sections and adjusting the mind to them is crucial.
Example:
Nowadays, technology has developed so much that it is involved in most daily activities. Someone who wants to make a positive impact must be aware of these changes and ready to know & adjust to them.
Improving oneself creates loads of avenues to make a positive impact because we get to know new things and learn more about what we already know.
Smiling at Everyone
Smiling is the facial expression that is characterized by the turning up of the corners of the mouth and the opening of the front teeth. It shows hope, signals that things will become better, and exhibits faith in the process when it does not even look like it is working.
A smiling individual tends to have a more positive impact on society than an individual who always puts on a sad face. A smiling face can help one to better interact with people, and thereby, have a better relationship with them.
Smiling shows positivity, and that’s exactly what people want. They want a change to their current situation; a smiling individual can help bring hope to them. Smiling is contagious, and it improves mood. So, it is an important tool that can make a positive impact on society.
Saying and Standing for the Truth (Honesty)
Honesty is when an individual speaks and stands for the truth and the truth only. People tend to believe or follow an honest person compared to a lying tongue.
Honesty can have its negative side, as some people would want to hate you for it, but the reality is: that there will always be a time when they need someone to tell them the truth. Then, they will come back.
Being honest can have a positive impact on society. Imagine if more than half of the population is sincere, then we can rest assured that lies, which are the root of so many negative occurrences in our society, will not have a place in our lives anymore.
Setting Personal and Societal Goals
Setting goals helps with accountability and progress. Having personal goals is primary, while societal ones are secondary because a better person leads to a better society.
You should set impactful goals: ones that add value & affect the lives of the people in the community.
Your goal is to touch lives, encourage others, and motivate them. You can achieve this by being a volunteer, becoming a mentor, fighting for societal rights, hosting value-adding, showcasing talent at events or shows, and so on. After death, people are often forgiven, but they are always remembered for how they used their resources to touch lives and help people to achieve their dreams and goals.
Always Ready to Help
A candle, they say, loses nothing when it lights others.
One of the quickest ways of making a long-lasting impression on someone is by helping them out of situations. It doesn’t necessarily have to be giving out material things. It might be a little advice and hearing them out. You don’t have to do it with your convenience at stake, but do it when it is necessary and important.
Appreciating Little Things
It is the little things that we do not pay attention to in life that matter. How do we appreciate these small things? By keeping track of what they are and appreciating them by showing concern and thankful reactions.
Respect Everyone Equally
As humans, we tend to appreciate people of high status in society and people who could be of help in one way or the other. This is hypocritical, as showing respect to the less privileged is equally important. Your attitude speaks a lot about how you respect. You can say you respect people, and you do not even give them listening ears, help them celebrate little victories, or encourage them in their shortcomings?
Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.
R.G. Risch
Stay Positive
A proper impression can be made in society when you stay positive. These include the words you say during testing times, how you react to issues and your success stories. A positive mindset gives you hope and encourages both yourself and others.