Why Giving Is Its Own Reward

When we give to others, we not only make them feel good, but we also make ourselves feel good. 

In fact, science has shown that giving is actually good for our health.

Giving makes us happier and healthier, and it also creates a ripple effect that has a positive impact on the world around us.

So, the next time you're feeling down or stressed, try giving to someone else.

It might just be the best thing you do for yourself all day.

Why Giving Is Important

The most probable hypothesis is that volunteering, generosity to others, giving, and other altruistic behaviors reduce our perceived stress and the severity of our stress reaction.

Instead of excreting "bad" neurotransmitters and chemicals like cortisol and adrenaline, which are harmful to one's health, the body is much more in tune with its complete self.

Helping others may make you feel good both physically and mentally: respondents reported feeling more energetic, less sad, and more self-worthy after helping others.

Why you should give:

1. You are giving yourself - what goes around comes around!

Giving and compassion also have a protective effect on a person's mental health. 

Such actions trigger the reward system (dopamine and endorphins) in the brain, making us feel good and cheerful. 

This affects cognition, emotions, and the psyche, as well as perceived self-value, confidence, and self-worth.

2. You are giving others

It's surprising how giving elicits thankfulness on both ends: both the donor and the receiver may feel grateful in the act of giving.

3. You are giving the world

With each act of generosity, you are mending Mother Earth.

4. Giving inspires further giving

Apart from feeling grateful for being important to someone, the receivers very often also become inspired and wish to become givers themselves.

It's a positive chain reaction.

5. Giving Improves Your Health

For one thing, the decompression that occurs while thinking about others helps lessen stress levels.

It causes the release of feel-good chemicals serotonin and oxytocin. 

It lowers your blood pressure while increasing dopamine levels, making you happy. 

Giving has been found to strengthen the immune system. 

It increases one's feeling of purpose, which leads to happy emotions.

6. Giving Increases Your Life Expectancy

A study conducted by a professor at the University of Exeter Medical School showed that people who volunteer live longer than those who do not.

The social aspects of volunteering for others increase our well-being, therefore, it prolongs life.

7. Giving Boosts Your Self Esteem

How can you not feel good about yourself when you see the light switch on in someone's eyes?

8. Giving Aids In Letting Go Of The Past

When you give, you feel lighter on your feet- you release, unconsciously!

Giving gives you something positive to focus on, which helps to alleviate any unpleasant thoughts or sensations.

This opens the door to unconditional love and peace of mind, which will bring you all the wonderful things in life, including riches and success.

Final Thoughts

The beauty of giving is that it leads to positive manifestation. 

When we give without expectation, we open ourselves up to a whole new level of self-awareness, thus higher consciousness.

As we give more, our minds and hearts become clearer and more receptive to the universe's offerings.

The greatest gift you can give yourself is the act of giving to others. 

By learning how to give freely and without judgment, you open yourself up to a world of inner peace and joy.

When you give to others, it's as if you're inviting something bigger and greater than yourself.

Giving is an act of art because it sums up the most beautiful positive wishes, feelings, and messages. 

From a small act of kindness like a smile to bigger deeds like supporting a dear friend or helping them achieve something that's important to them.

It's an art.

Happy Giving…