The art of giving

How is giving linked to happiness

What can we give to others

How will giving impact other's life?

How can we give?

Why giving is important?

How to practice giving?

Give regularly

Make resolution after you give; pure mind

Give wholeheartedly with clarity (with no doubt); be mindful (cant give everything)

Seek opportunities in giving regularly even if it is small; dont wait for big opportunity

Feel proud/blissful before, during and after giving

Time

Resource/material

Wisdom

lend your ears/shoulder to someone in need

Skills

Energy

Makes us happy

Helps in social connects/earning true friends

Promotes giving: motivates others

Cultivates self worth

Inculcates gratitude

Helps others

Good for our health - physical n mental

Helps in living long fulfilling life

Helps them in achieving their goals

solves their problems

Lowers other's stress

Supports them in growing

Makes others happy

Provides emotional support

Gives a sense of purpose and satisfaction

Helps in inculcating empathy

Increases EQ

Helps in becoming humble and being grounded

Keep pride in check

Inculcates spiritual well being

Promotes positive behavious

Strengthen social connections; reduces loneliness n isolation

Gives life a sense of purpose

Increases satisfaction

Helps in chronic pains (as per a study)

Lowers stress levels

Helps in staying away from anxiety and depression

Releases hormones that make us happy

Makes us kind

Increases our self esteem

Increases gratitude/optimism

Better sleep quality

Broadens your life perspective

click to edit

Guide individuals with your wisdom - make them aware of laws, facilities which can be availed

Give resources to NGO supporting a cause

Become a volunteer for any cause

Help a cause raise funds

Help your peers at work professionally/personally

Give a helping hand to your friends, neighbors, relatives

Provide emotional support by lending your ear to listen, shoulder to cry

Help underprivileged with the extra, unused, useless material that they may need

Share knowledge, experience with younger generations

Provide insights, solutions on social media that may help anyone

Provide extra value to the clients, at work

Protect/safeguard environment to give back to earth, give a better world to future generations

Give yourself peace of mind, care and love

Give happiness and comfortable environment to others - live and let live

Give a peaceful and exploratory environment to your kids and family

Qualities of a giver

Altruism

Optimism

Showing patience and confidence

Trust others

Asks for help

Zero or less expectations

Praises and encourages others

click to edit

Gift of praise

Praise and encouragement to peers

Personalities

Matchers

Takers

Givers