Weekend Check-In May 24-26, 2019
HAPPY FRIDAY TO EVERYONE 
. Hope everyone is doing okay 
It does feel good to give to those in need, to help others in some way. But did you know there are also physical and mental health benefits to giving? 
The definition of altruism is the unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. In other words, doing something for someone else with no expectation of anything in return.
The research shows generosity has benefits for the giver as well as the receiver. Helping others makes us happier.
Giving has also been linked to physical benefits such as a hormone release — specifically oxytocin, sometimes dubbed the love hormone — that can strengthen feelings of happiness, warmth and connection to others. The brain releases endorphins that can produce a positive feeling and help in reducing stress and lowering blood pressure. Some research goes so far as to suggest that being generous with your time, energy or money decreases depression and can actually help you live longer.
The great thing is that it does not have to be a financial donation for the giver to receive said benefits. Those same warm fuzzies also come when we give our time or energy.
What's something nice you can do for someone else right now?
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I write checks to the charities I support.
@Lauren63 that is a sign of compassion for others that we give of our resources to help others. Way to go!
@soulsings@amiablepeace. Thanks for your support. Not sure where I am going but, at least, I am going.
@Lauren63 I see progress you are making even if it is hard to see close up from your perspective. That is all anyone can be asked to do: make progress.
@Lauren63
Lauren, sometimes the most important thing is just Keep Going.🧡
"When the place where you are is too dark you won't find light there, so keep going and there will be light"
@Lauren63
That's a great thing to do Lauren.
@amiablePeace77 happy memorial day weekend I have been problems socializing outside of work without a wingperson so I committing to going out this weekend I made plans now all I have to do is keep them LOL
Ive already cleaned my house had some coffee and blew out my hair LOL I even did a painting (see below) that I wanted to finish It is my omage to vangogh . I think socializing is like baby steps for me now. I used to go out more but I have to build my circle of friends. I have no problem going to theater movies or concerts on my own but socializing outside of work is hard for me other than when my friend is in town.
So I am writing it down in hopes I will keep the motivation Im hopin you all have a great weekend ENJOY
@Dancersoul good for you for moving outside your comfort zone.
@Dancersoul
Hope you had a Happy Memorial Weekend.
It's surely easier to have someone with us when not being used to socialize anymore. It's a different thing going to places to watch or to listen to something than trying to establish social contact. It shows great courage that you decided to do it on your own.
Sorry, but your painting did not show .
