It's not just on holidays that feels good to get presents. Feeling that someone has thought of you, that someone else hasn't forgotten about you, or that someone has simply appeared out of nowhere and done a good deed to yourself, is to be appreciated at any time.
But how many times have we thought of doing a simple good act for no reason, a disinterested gift?
We are so caught up in our daily lives that we forget we could still surprise someone we love. We are so busy reaching out, having, becoming....., that we forget to make...a selfless gift.
And the most expensive gifts are usually free.
It only costs you an intention and a little time. With a sincere compliment, a smile and a phone call you can never go wrong. You might even be the person who saved someone's day. When we give a gift from the heart, in addition to enjoying the smile of the person we gave it to, we'll have the same benefits.
Helper s hight
Helper s hight is the concept that defines our state of happiness when we do a good thing. We feel useful, important and responsible. At the same time, our brain receives endorphins, dopamine, oxytocin and serotonin. At the meantime, our mirror neurons also induce us the other person's smile. According to studies over the years, those who volunteer, own a dog or make small donations live longer.
Sometimes we feel like everyone has forgotten about us. So, absurd though it may seem, let's start by giving ourselves first what we have. A kind word, a message, a smile. According to the boomerang principle, it will all come back to us, when and where we least expect it.
Let go of pride. Say what you feel. Apologize. Call first. Ask how you're doing... sometimes it can be more than a simple gift.
When's the last time you did them?
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