Ted in Your Head

Want to Be Happier? Be Generous - Episode 495

Ted in Your Head

Show Notes

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.

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