Give and Feel Happiness

It’s a rush of dopamine — the happiness you feel from giving your earned cash or purchased gift to another. At times, we do not even know the reaction of the fortunate recipient. However, seen or unseen, the electrifying rush happens, and you feel happy in your heart.

It is the season for giving – the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Humans are inspired to donate to others less fortunate and show their gratitude by gifting to those we appreciate and love and even to those we have never met.

Even with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, society wants to and is giving to others. As for the happy rush felt, it can be a notable counteraction to the stress that the holidays may cause for some. Either way, Americans do give well.

According to the ‘Giving Tuesday’ article written by Chris Melore and posted on studyfinds.org in November of 2021, ‘On average, people donate $400 to charity every year, with 72 percent giving to at least three different charities. More than a third of those who donate to charities note they’ve already donated more this year than in the past (37%).’

We are a society of givers. Our actions prove we want the best for our family, friends, neighbors, and beyond. As a result, the one receiving feels happiness, thankfulness, and a sense of being loved. Subsequently, we become a society of happy individuals.

Have you given, or are you planning to give? When you do, pause and appreciate the rush of happiness for yourself. The world is a better place because of you.

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