The holidays can bring up feelings of loneliness, even if you have strong bonds with family and friends. But the holidays are also a great time of year to show love and kindness toward others.

If you don’t know where to start, consider those who often go thankless. Their jobs may be seemingly small or even demeaning. But your kind words and thoughtful deeds can make a big difference.

Consider Overlooked Employees

One holiday season, Kendra stood in line at a local store, waiting to pay for her Christmas gifts. She was in a long line for over twenty minutes and many of the customers were complaining or rude.

When it was Kendra’s turn to pay for her purchases, she noticed the young woman who was scanning her items looked frazzled and worn out. She felt her heart go out to the woman so she greeted her kindly and asked how her day was going. Continue reading →

When you’re feeling lonely, it’s important that you reach out to others. You can do this by asking for support from family and friends. But you can also connect with others by volunteering to help those in need.

Volunteering can raise your serotonin levels, which can boost your mood and make you feel less alone. Through volunteering, you’ll also have the opportunity to interact with people in your community, growing your circle of friends even bigger.

So what if you want to volunteer but you’re not quite sure where to start? You can begin by following these tips…

Think about Your Gifts and Skills

Many people volunteer based around a gift they have. For example, Shannon had a gift for hosting beautiful events. So, when she volunteered at a local organization, the staff asked her to help plan their annual fundraising party. Continue reading →