We know, we know: you really want to get more involved in changing the world, but you just can’t ever seem to find the time. The kids need chauffeuring, the house needs cleaning, and the refrigerator is astonishingly empty again already. And don’t we know there’s a recession going on, for Pete’s sake?!

Yes, all of the above may be true. But it doesn’t mean you can’t carve out just 15 minutes a day to be a better citizen of the planet — forego a couple of TV shows per week, set a timer to cut your Facebook and/or Twittersessions by 15 minutes, or curtail that long hot shower habit. If you can find just a small amount of time per day, you can give back to your local or global community in a way that can reap benefits to your mood and psyche that far outweigh the time you’ve “given up” from another hobby or habit

via mashable.com