#52: Avoid Thought Traps! (Friday, December 28)

This is it: the last Good Friday of 2007. I can't believe it's been a year. When I started this back in January, I didn't think I'd have enough ideas for an entire year of Fridays (believe me, it's hard to come up with 52 ideas). But it's here, and I'd like to think that even if some people weren't actually doing the ideas, my Good Friday emails provided a little burst of positive energy for the weekend.

The Idea: Sometimes with our busy schedules and responsibilities, it's hard to find time to do things that impact other people's life. But remember that positive thoughts begets positive energy, so avoid thought traps that may prevent you from making a difference:

1. "That's just the way the world is."
   
2. "It's not my responsibility."
3. "One person can't make a difference."
4. "Building a better world seems overwhelming."
5. "I don't have the time or energy."
6. "I'm not a saint."
7. "I don't know enough about world issues."
8. "I don't know where to begin."
9. "I'm not an activist."

(To read more about the thought traps, visit: Building A Better World

The Cost: Determination and the willingness to be the change you want to see in the world.

The Benefit: You can make a difference!

Other reading: The Better World Handbook, The Difference A Day Makes: 365 Ways to Change Your World in Just 24 Hours, Unconditional Acts of Kindess