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Thinking Positively: Why You Need to Wire Your Brain to Think Positive

…nce in your life. Be generous According to Dr. Lisa Firestone, “Practicing generosity is a mental health principle, and it could be the very key to a happy and healthy life.” Being generous is a natural confidence booster, as we often like ourselves the most when we are being kind and giving to others. Generosity also fosters feelings of community and interconnectedness. As Jason Marsh and Jill Suttie of the Greater Good Science Center explain, “W…

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Letting Go of Your Inner Critic, an Unwelcome Holiday Guest

…y giving and receiving. I’ve written a lot about the countless benefits of generosity. For people who feel down during the holidays, one of the best past times can be to volunteer. Many of us can get lost in the flurry of cooking, shopping, and planning, but it’s important to slow down and enjoy acts of generosity. Whether it’s offering a gift or just our time, we should strive to be present for a real, honest, and personal interaction. That means…

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How to Find Your Happiness

…hemselves. These individuals show care and concern for others and practice generosity. Studies show that people get more pleasure from giving than getting and that generosity can lead to longer, happier lives. To seek happiness, we have to realize our personal power. It’s important to consistently remind ourselves of the profound effect we alone have over our destiny. This means both dropping the baggage from our past and resisting any urge to pla…

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5 Most Important Relationship Resolutions

…indness If there is an easy answer to what makes people happy, it would be generosity. It is a natural mood booster, a scientifically proven method of living a longer and more satisfying life. Being generous with our partner isn’t about a tit-for-tat exchange of commodities or favors. It’s an ongoing feeling we foster within ourselves that (if we stay attuned) allows us to remain connected to what lights our partner up. It’s about being giving of…

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Keep Love Strong This Valentine’s Day and Beyond

…aining Laughter, Openness, Vitality, Individuality, Non-defensiveness, and Generosity in our relationships. Laughter Laughing with our partner is indicative of sharing time where we experience mutual joy. Bringing pleasure into each other’s lives plays a big part in falling in love. Having a sense of humor also helps smooth the waters when our interactions become stormy. Being able to laugh at our shortcomings and at our partner’s idiosyncrasies c…

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How to Be Confident

…othes that we associate with happiness, even when feeling low.” * Practice generosity – Being generous is a natural way to reduce stress, boost one’s immune system and feel a sense of purpose. Anything from volunteering to performing a favor for a friend can enhance our sense of self. “Generosity is a natural confidence builder and a natural repellent of self-hatred. Not only does it make us feel better about ourselves, but it actively combats fee…

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Is Fear of Emotion Driving Our Addiction?

…g considerate of what we need in order to make better choices. 3. Practice generosity – Helping others has long been a principle of the 12-step recovery program and for good reason. It offers a sense of purpose and a healthy focus of our attention. It gives us a structured means to avoid isolation. It also stands as a natural counter to any critical inner voices telling us we are powerless or unworthy. Being giving of ourselves and connecting to o…

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When the State of the World Overwhelms You

…friends and family or engaging in activities that bring us joy or meaning. Generosity and altruism offer us effective tools to get outside our head and actually experience the impact of what we have to offer. These actions can come in kindnesses we extend to people we encounter in our daily lives or a ballot we cast on Election Day. We can feel great relief and fortitude when we align our actions with our values in ways both big and small. It’s al…

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Bad Mood: 10 Ways to Overcome a Bad Mood

…rom this self-focused spiral, it’s incredibly helpful to engage in acts of generosity. Whether it’s volunteering for a cause we believe in or simply helping a friend with a favor, the act of looking outward, offering our time, energy, or attention can all be acts that ultimately benefit us and make us feel good. Be Around People We all have moments when we want a little space to collect our thoughts or find a little time to ourselves to relax. How…

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Confessions of a (Narrow-Minded?!) Liberal: Using Friendship to Bridge the Political Divide

…ng and offer your hand in friendship. I know it takes energy and trust and generosity to venture out of our bubbles. But we the people are worth it. People are good. That’s what we “narrow-minded” liberals believe. References Edsall, T. B. (2012, February 6). Retrieved March 1, 2017, from https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2012/02/studies-conservatives-are-from-mars-liberals-are-from-venus/252416/ Haidt, J. (2012). The righteous mind: Wh…

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