In a world where you an be anything………………be kind
Giving your time and energy into helping others doesn’t just make the world a better place to live in but also makes you better on a personal level too.
There are studies which show that the very act of giving back to the community boosts not only your happiness but can benefit your health and sense of well being too.
Helping others makes us happy and thankful
There have been various studies and research on what the effect of giving back has on our bodies. These studies show that when people engaged in acts of giving, such as donating to a charity, the mesolimbic system, the portion of the brain responsible for feelings of reward, was triggered. The brain releases feel good chemicals, which psychologists refer to as “helpers high”
Helping others gives us a better perspective on our own situation, it teaches us to be appreciative of what we have, it promotes a deeper sense of gratitude.
Your outlook on life becomes more positive
Experts say that carrying out acts of kindness, volunteering and giving, no matter how big or small can boost your mood and ultimately makes you a more positive and optimistic person. It also helps with increasing your self-esteem and overall well being. Feelings of social connectedness increase, and the more acts of kindness you perform or volunteering you do the more confident you will become.
Gives you a sense of purpose and belonging
Helping someone whether it be a friend or stranger in need can leave you feeling fulfilled and rewarded. We all know that warm feeling you get inside when you’ve helped someone out, it makes you feel good.
There is research to show that people who engage on volunteer work feel more empowered than those who don’t. It enriches your sense of purpose and gives you a sense of belonging.
According to the Mental Health Foundation face to face activities such as volunteering at a local community group can reduce loneliness, which is one of the big causes of depression and anxiety
Pay it forward philosophy
Being kind is contagious, whenever we engage in acts of kindness and see others helping another person it makes us feel good and want to go out and do something good ourselves, thus paying it forward. So go on out there and help someone keep the cycle of happiness going.
With all of this in mind we at Admin Made Easy are offering our administrative services to local charities and community groups for free, for more information about this free service we are offering please get in touch.
