In life, we do need to take care of ourselves the best we can. But I think it is equally important to help others.

When people think about volunteering, they think about how much of an imposition it is to their daily routine and several other excuses.

There’s a secret to volunteering: It makes you feel really good.

To know that you’re doing somebody in an unfortunate situation a huge favor helps.

If you live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, check out my non-profit of choice — the North Texas Food Bank.

Also, be sure to check out my anti-extreme volunteering guest post on Caryn’s blog.