Want to Be Happier? Be Generous - Episode 495

About this episode

This episode discusses how being generous can lead to greater happiness and the benefits of giving to others.

It’s a fact and there’s plenty of research to support it: Being generous makes you happy. If you want to be happier, give to others. It doesn’t need to involve money. Giving of your time and effort in the service of others feels good. However, research has shown that being generous or donating money, even if you don’t have much, has measurable financial benefits. Want to be happier? Listen to this episode and make it a point to give more. Don’t be surprised if you get more than just greater happiness. tedinyourhead.com

Topics covered

• happiness
• generosity
• mental health
• well-being
• personal development

Keywords

• generosity
• happiness
• financial benefits
• giving time
• service to others

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