We found 8 results tagged with "giving"

8 Challenges

6 participants 4 comments
Posted on: May 11, 2008

Thank your mother

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Acknowledging your mom’s love doesn’t have to involve buying stuff. Gifting can be as simple as donating to a cause in her name, going for a walk together, or organizing family memorabilia into an...

8 participants 3 comments
Posted on: April 25, 2008

Plant a tree

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Deciduous trees save energy by shading you in summer and, after they’ve shed their leaves, letting sunlight heat your home in winter. This process is most energy-efficient when trees are planted on...

6 participants 1 comment
Posted on: December 26, 2007

Give something away

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

In many countries around the world today, people are observing Boxing Day. Celebrated on the first weekday after Christmas (usually on the 26th), this holiday is traditionally reserved for handing out...

2 participants 0 comments
Posted on: December 24, 2007

Give to people you don’t know

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

This holiday season, extend your generosity to people outside your social circle — to people who might find the holidays difficult or lonely. This week, make an effort to identify a charity or...

4 participants 2 comments
Posted on: December 20, 2007

Give a green gift

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Learning how to live greener is so much fun. It’s all about feeling like you really can make a difference. No matter how small a change, when it’s combined with everyone else’s it really does help...

19 participants 7 comments
Posted on: December 10, 2007

Practice generosity

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

This week, make an effort to practice generosity without expecting anything in return. Give something away everyday. It could be as simple as a piece of fruit to a friend, $5 to a homeless person...

6 participants 0 comments
Posted on: November 24, 2007

Give of yourself

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

Sometimes the best gifts are intangible. Instead of going out and buying presents for everyone on your shopping list this holiday season, identify a few people who might really appreciate it if you...

3 participants 1 comment
Posted on: November 17, 2007

Identify a meaningful gift

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

It feels great to give a gift that shows you are paying attention. The best gifts are gestures of truly showing loved ones you see them. Sometimes, gifts even help people move toward an important (or...