Generosity is the Key to Happiness and Fulfillment

In a world where people are continuously seeking to ‘get’ to be happy, we need to realise that we have been sold a lie. It truly is more blessed to give than receive. Generosity is commonly defined as the habit of “giving without expecting anything in return.”

Let’s walk through some of the notable benefits of generosity:

1. Generosity cultivates happiness

Even small acts of giving triggers something in our brain that eventually gives us positive emotional experiences. Acts of giving yield positive emotions and those emotions further energising generosity.

2. Generosity improves our overall health and well-being

Numerous studies have proven how generosity benefits the overall health. It lowers blood pressure, lowers the risk of dementia and heart disease, and lessens anxiety and depression. Volunteering distracts the mind from the stresses and problems of the self.

3. Generosity improves our relationships

Generosity helps us interact better with one another be it with our family members, our friends, and our co-workers. Spouses who have generous partners expressed high levels of marital satisfaction. In the workplace, it produces engaged employees and creates successful teams.

Being on the receiving end of generosity generates positive feelings that may give us momentary happiness but being the benefactor gives us lifetime benefits that contribute to our overall happiness and well-being.

Becoming a leader who is generous with your time, your knowledge, your resources and your experience, is vital if you want to influence and impact others.