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The Benefits of Generosity

…that is directed toward you, even if you feel shy or uncomfortable. Resist the temptation to say things like “This is too much,” or “You shouldn’t have.” Instead just say “Thank you!” Or, better yet, let the person know what their generosity meant to you. Generosity is truly the gift that keeps on giving. Each day life presents us with hundreds of opportunities to be generous; by making a lifestyle out of generosity, we can do ourselves and other…

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Why Generosity is Good for YOU!

…ee a downside to living an altruistic life, and we readily applaud acts of generosity in others, many of us fail to embrace generosity’s fundamental second step: allowing others to be generous to us. Those of us who have been taught to give without asking for anything in return feel ashamed or embarrassed at being given a hand. However, accepting generosity toward us is an important part of allowing ourselves to experience the many benefits of lea…

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Generosity – What’s in it for you?

…ee a downside to living an altruistic life, and we readily applaud acts of generosity in others, many of us fail to embrace generosity’s fundamental second step: allowing others to be generous to us. Those of us who have been taught to give without asking for anything in return feel ashamed or embarrassed at being given a hand. However, accepting generosity toward us is an important part of allowing ourselves to experience the many benefits of lea…

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How to Be Vulnerable to Love

…they can have less emotional and psychological impact than other types of generosity. Generous people actively look for opportunities to respond to a need in friends and loved ones. Generosity is expressed by the willingness to drop anything to do a favor or lend a hand. It can be as simple as listening when someone needs to talk. In a close relationship, acts of generosity involve an equal exchange between partners, with benevolence on one side…

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The Healing Power of Gratitude

…to our critical inner voice when it gets paranoid and suspicious about the generosity of others: “What does she want from you?” “If you accept this, he’s going to think you owe him.” Be sure to make eye contact and say thank you for whatever form of generosity or recognition comes your way. 3. Practice mindfulness. Psychologist Jack Kornfield recently said in an interview, “The cultivation of mindfulness… really allows us to become present for our…

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Being Vulnerable to Love

…uly generous and will ultimately be hurtful to us and our partner. Acts of generosity can take many forms. Money and other material gifts are the most easily measurable, but they can have less emotional and psychological impact than other types of generosity. Generous people actively look for opportunities to respond to a need in friends and loved ones. It can be as simple as listening when someone needs to talk. In a close relationship, acts of g…

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How to Let People Help You

…we have to offer. When we deny ourselves, we deny the people close to us. Generosity is a two-way street from which everyone benefits. As Brené Brown once put it, “Until we can receive with an open heart, we’re never really giving with an open heart. When we attach judgment to receiving help, we knowingly or unknowingly attach judgment to giving help.” The art of giving is crucial to our happiness, but our generosity doesn’t end with giving; it a…

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Is There a Cure for Narcissism?

…Being open to another person expressing appreciation to you. Accepting the generosity of others. It’s important to let others do things for you. Showing appreciation for the generosity directed toward you. We can strengthen our real sense of self, which would include a realistic compassionate view of our abilities and a generally compassionate view of other people. This would eliminate our need to bolster our self-esteem or narcissism through comp…

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I Feel Lonely: What To Do When You’re Feeling Alone

…gives you the opportunity to connect with new people. Even little acts of generosity can have a significant impact. Generosity, as a principle, can lead to stronger self-esteem, which then leads to more social behavior. To learn more about where loneliness comes from and how you can combat it, watch our Webinar on A Way Out of Loneliness If you are feeling isolated and may be experiencing symptoms of depression, here are some helpful resources: N…

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A Guide to Finding Yourself

…to improving our mental and physical health and lengthening our lifespan, generosity can enhance one’s sense of purpose, giving our lives more value and meaning to us. Studies even show that people get more joy from giving than from getting. If we want to find our way in life, it’s beneficial to practice generosity as a mental health principle and take on a compassionate and attitude toward ourselves and others. People are generally happier when…

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