You want to make a difference in the world, but don't know where to begin. Now you can. Here is just the guide to lots of exciting ways that are more personal and fun than merely writing a check. For every day of the year, 365 Ways to Change the World is packed with information and ideas that don't take a lot of special skills to put into action, but will achieve something positive: Observe a "Buy Nothing Day" Plant a "peace pole" Sew a panel for an AIDS memorial quilt Collect rainwater to water your plants The suggestions cover twelve important areas in which you can influence change, including in your local community, as a consumer, making a cultural contribution, and addressing problems such as the environment, health, and human rights. You can go through the book day by day or use the index to flip to the issues that concern you most; to help you take action, a complementary website links straight to many of the sources listed in the book. Great to give as well as to keep, this is an inspiring, practical resource for making the world a better place -- one day at a time.

When James Egan's fiancee was diagnosed with cancer, he was afraid she'd call off the wedding. But four weeks after Julie finished her treatment, she married the man she loved-proving that the human spirit can conquer seemingly insurmountable obstacles. We all have that kind of strength, but it can be hard to find and use it in our daily lives. This guide makes it easier by sharing 365 ways you can stop sabotaging your life and happiness. Whether it's an everyday challenge or finding the courage to confront the unexpected, you can discover ways to transform your life, including strategies for striking up conversations with strangers, moving past the pain of a love affair that has ended, starting a new romantic relationship, being more approachable, and meeting problems head on. Alphabetized for easy reference, it offers wise sayings from some of history's most accomplished individuals to help you keep working toward your goals and become the person you want to be."

A sophisticated and subversive guide on how to make a difference ... one day at a time. You watch the news every night. You turn off your television set, disturbed by what you've seen and wondering what, if anything, you can do to make a difference. This is the book you need to get started. You may think that the issues which confront us are so huge, so complicated, so difficult to deal with that it's hard to believe anything we can do will have a meaningful impact but Michael Norton will prove you wrong. A lot of people doing a lot of little things could have a huge impact. This book has an idea-a-day for changing the world. Most are quite simple, can be done from home, and will not take much time. You can make a start whenever you like. Just open the book at today's date, read, enjoy, be inspired to action - and do something!

Are optimists just reckless dreamers? Are pessimists miserable doom-mongers or just erring on the side of caution? Is the glass half empty or half full? Brilliantly compiled and beautifully written, this is a rich anthology of evidence from both sides of any argument. Covering everything from Beauty to Happiness, Patriotism to Walking, it is the perfect tool for squabbling families, a counterbalance for arguing couples and a mine of detail for the quarrelsome. The Optimist on the Afterlife: My heaven will be filled with wonderful young men and dukes. (Dame Barbara Cartland) And the Pessimist: 'That's what Hell will be like, small chat to the babbling of Lethe about the good old days when we wished we were dead. (Samuel Beckett)

Packed with mind tools, inspirational aids, and more than 60 actions that can be taken immediately to transform one's life and make a difference, this soul-stirring guide explains how to dream the desired life and world and then create it.

Love, success, happiness, a long and healthy life—these are the things the Law of Attraction promises to deliver—but how? It sounds easy enough, but what does it really mean? In this book, you find the practical steps you need to harness the power of the universe and transform your life. Each of the 365 entries provides a simple, concrete action item guaranteed to attract good things into the your life, such as: Use the tarot to attract the perfect romantic partner Learn to say no to the bad so you can say yes to the good Make a wealth poster to attract more success Run a water fountain to stimulate the positive flow of money Use affirmations to boost your healthy energy Meditate to achieve serenity and peace of mind With this engaging, enlightening guide, you find the spiritual path to your wildest dreams, one day at a time!

"I Love my job!" Is that what your employees are saying? Sadly, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, American businesses lost an average of 25 days of work in 2001 due to employee anxiety and stress. Don't let your business become part of this dismal statistic. You can improve employee morale and create a harmonious workplace, which will increase profits and productivity.

A unique collection of insightful tips and techniques ideally suited to reduce stress and point the way to inner peace. Whatever your situation, interest or mood or there'll be something here that will lift your spirits above the everyday and ease you towards a more fulfilling life. A miniature treasure trove of wisdom and insight, 365 Ways to Be Happy has everything you need as you embark on your road to enlightenment. A soothing blend of insights, affirmations and practical techniques, this is the perfect book to help your mind unwind from the hustle and bustle of daily life and to embark on a spiritual journey to new A miniature treasure trove of wisdom and insight, 365 Ways to Be Happy has everything you need as you embark on your road to enlightenment. A soothing blend of insights, affirmations and practical techniques, this is the perfect book to help your mind unwind from the hustle and bustle of daily life and to embark on a spiritual journey to new inspiring horizons. Packed full of illustrations, 365 Ways to Be Happy offers an around-the-clock supply of peace of mind. Life today is a swirl of stress, distraction and nonstop physical, mental and emotional exertion all set to the frantic, heart-pounding pace of the modern world. That's why this book is such an indispensable companion. Neatly organized into universal themes that have perplexed and inspired humankind for centuries, readers can thumb their way through passage after profound passage on love, health, happiness, parenting and just about everything else under the sun.

Letter From the Author Hello Readers, I just want each person who picks up this book to know that it is dedicated to the spirit to improve. Improve Consulting and Training Group, LLC has a very specific mission, and you are now a part of it. We want you to improve yourself and, consequently, improve our world. To do so, we decided to share a snapshot of inspiration with you, something to get you started. When you open this book I want you to know that you are going on a journey. A journey within yourself, into the world, and beyond your circumstances. Each day is a new journey, with new challenges and a way to document triumphs. With this journey, I hope for you to unleash a superior amount of potential, and to soar into a brighter future. The time is now, to begin. I want you to take the first step, because any day can be 'day one' of a triumphant journey. I share this gift with you as a gift from my heart, in hopes that you utilize it well. I have every confidence you will finish, but I hope you will continue a movement to improve long after day 366... Here you begin your transformation! ~Taylor Sykes-Green, 2011 Intern for Improve Consulting and Training Group