New scienfic studies show we are actually hardwired to feel good, to live longer and to help others. Helping other and giving have their own reward.
Here’s how you can benefit from giving.
Science discovered:
1. Those who learn the power of giving in their teen experience improved physical and mental health.
2. People who volunteer live longer, even after sifting out age, gender, exercise, smoking and eating habits.
3. Giving produces a sense of belonging.
4. Stress levels are reduced when we know we’ve helped another.
5. Giving helps us forgive ourselves, which is necessary for having healthy self-esteem.
6. Negative emotions like anger, jealousy, blame are reduced when we give.
7. Giving creates healthy bodies.
Here’s my challenge to you. What can you give away? What can you do for someone that no one else can do? Pick a day and give three things away to three people. You choose the gift. Give to three people in one day.
Here are some ideas. Give a compliment to someone who doesn’t expect it. Give a flower to someone you love. Who would love some of your time and attention? Or how about all that stuff you haven’t used or touched for years. What can you give away?
Give three things to three people in one day and see how you feel. I can guarantee you will want to do it again and again. I’d love to hear your story, so write me and share!
