文档介绍：How to Help Others There are a lot of things you can do to help people in munity, whether it's doing chores for a family member, or volunteering ata local homeless shelter. Even little things can brighten someone else's day. Part 1 of 3: Helping Friends and Family ..1 . Ask what you can do to help. Talk toa family member or friend and ask what they most need help with and offer your services. By offering before they need to ask you, you are showing that you care about them. [1] .? Remember to follow through with whatever they've asked of you. Simply asking won't actually help them. ? Make a routine of asking around your circle of friends and family for what they need. Before long, helping others will simply be second nature to you! ..2 . Listen. Often what people need is simply someone who will listen to them with kindness and without judgement. When someone is telling you about themselves, ora hardship they are going through, don't simply leap in with your own feelings, thoughts, and stories. .? Practice active listening. When you're listening to someone, stay focused on what they are saying. Look at the speaker and let go of distracting thoughts. If your mind wanders, the other person will notice and they won't feel like you are paying attention. [2] ? Try to avoid making judgments on the person you're listening to. Not only will that close up the conversation, but it will make the other person feel as if they can't trust you with their thoughts. . .3 . Offer to do jobs or chores. When someone is busy or stressed chores and jobs often slip through the cracks. Find out from your family and friends what they're too busy or stressed to do for themselves and set aside some time to do the chore or job for them. .? Do something like, make a meal and bring it over to their house during a particularly busy or stressful time, so they don't have to worry about feeding themselves. This isa particularly kind thing to do for someone who has just had a loved one die, or e serio