How giving to others can boost our own mood


Published on Nov 15, 2023 08:01 AM IST

  • From reducing stress to becoming more compassionate, here are a few ways that giving to others can help boost our mood

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Giving to others and sharing with others comes with their own benefits. When we become kinder and more mindful of others, it helps us to escape from the thoughts in our own mind and become better versions of ourselves. “We can practice gratitude by sharing our kindness with others. Acts of service allow us to escape from the thoughts in our head and get more in tune with the world around us. Will you live in gratitude today,” wrote Therapist Andrea Evgeniou. Here are a few benefits of giving to others.(Unsplash)

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Being kind and giving to others helps in reducing stress and helps in improving our sense of self-esteem. (Unsplash)
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Being kind and giving to others helps in reducing stress and helps in improving our sense of self-esteem. (Unsplash)

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The painful inner voice and harsh self-criticism can be regulated by turning our mind to things that provide us joy and happiness. (Unsplash)
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The painful inner voice and harsh self-criticism can be regulated by turning our mind to things that provide us joy and happiness. (Unsplash)

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When we start to become more compassionate for others, it helps us to grow more compassion for ourselves. (Unsplash)
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When we start to become more compassionate for others, it helps us to grow more compassion for ourselves. (Unsplash)

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When we help others deal with situations that are worse than ours, we develop a sense of gratitude. (Unsplash)
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When we help others deal with situations that are worse than ours, we develop a sense of gratitude. (Unsplash)

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When we give to others, we learn the value we have. This reassures us of our own sense of self. (Unsplash)
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When we give to others, we learn the value we have. This reassures us of our own sense of self. (Unsplash)

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