One of the biggest factors influencing a person's quality of life is the region they live in and how peaceful that area is. For some, it's easy to afford living in a nice neighborhood. However, others are not so lucky.

People who find themselves lacking a peaceful place to live may want to consider making the world a better place right in their own homes. After all, author and trailblazer Ilchi Lee believes that world peace begins with the individual.

It can be a hard task to accomplish when there is violence outside of your door, but keeping a peaceful household may make all the difference. This entails having a moment of reflection before each meal to be thankful, using good manners and perhaps even inviting neighborhood children in from time to time for a safe respite. Additionally, you may want to consider volunteering at local homeless shelters or food banks in an effort toward a more peaceful universe.

Everyone desires more peaceful places in the world, and though it may seem like it would take decades to achieve this, it must start somewhere.