i feel u -
fixating on improving this world
leads to all types of Karens...

But motivation is key...
may all I do help others...
def don´t wanna be all self-absorbed - all ¨me & my life...

so, 3rd option is -
focus on helping others
By focusing on myself

but ya, like, HH dalai lama, said, -
real change is within, 
leave the outside as it is...