By Richard Sima – Washington Post
Altruism improves happiness, reduces pain and may be
fundamental to being human.
If you want to increase your happiness and well-being,
spend your money, time or energy on someone else.
Research consistently finds that acts of altruism, such as donating money, volunteering or giving blood, benefit both the receiver and the giver — even when the giver does not expect anything in return.
“Finding joy in helping others is fundamental to who we are as a species,” said Elizabeth Dunn, a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia.…
