Did You Know...?
The benefits of helping others boomerangs. Here are six ways doing good for others can help you.
Doing Good Decreases Stress - A study found that adults who volunteered about four hours a week were 40% less likely to develop hypertension later.
Doing Good Increases Life-Expectancy - Researchers found a link between giving, unselfishness and a lower risk of early death.
Doing Good Makes Us Feel Better - Helper's high is the "rush" one feels after performing a good deed.
Doing Good Promotes Mental Health - Along with improved well-being and life satisfaction, volunteering is also linked to decreased depression.
Doing Good Leads To Happiness - When we give of ourselves, everything from life satisfaction to self-realization and physical health is significantly improved.
Doing Good Will Motivate You To Do Good Again - Thinking about times you've helped others will make you want to help others again.
So get out there and perform a random act of kindness or help your fellow human being. It's good for you!
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