Give to others, and you may receive.

As an adult, I realize that my parents were correct, "giving is better then receiving". As a kid though, I thought that was a nutty idea. Now, studies have proven that when you volunteer, you not only help others, but yourself! Powerofpositivity.com discovered some amazing facts that very well could change your life!

Here are 5 Reasons Why We Should All Volunteer...

1. VOLUNTEERING MAKES YOU FEEL HAPPIER

There is one slight caveat to this great way to promote positive thinking. A job where kindness and caring for others is required cannot produce the same results. Examples of this are in healthcare fields and similar aid work.

2.   IT HELPS WITH STRESS MANAGEMENT

When you’re stressed, distracting yourself from your problems for a while can help calm you down. That’s why volunteering works so well. You’re pushing your own worries aside temporarily in order to pour time into making an improvement in someone else’s life.

 

3.  IT CAN PROVIDE A SENSE OF PURPOSE

Sometimes, this big world can make you feel like you’re not doing enough. When you volunteer, you learn the magic that comes with helping others and being selfless.

4. IT DECREASES THE RISK OF DEPRESSION

If you’re in a slump, consider volunteering. Not only is it a good distraction, but it can also combat certain destructive habits. This mainly applies to negative thinking and being self-critical to an extreme, transforming these into methods for positive thinking instead.

 

5. VOLUNTEERING PROVIDES BETTER COGNITIVE AND BRAIN FUNCTION

Volunteering helps your brain to work better. When we say volunteering is the best secret to good mental health, it’s because it can directly improve your overall brain function. When your brain is healthy, it can better produce the correct hormones for mood regulation and other similar processes.

And lets not forget the best reason to volunteer, to help those in need. In the end, everyone wins!

 

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