One of the Best Ways to Help Yourself is to Help Others
As a volunteer and community helper in multiple programs, I realized that in times when I genuinely help people through difficult times in their lives I feel immense satisfaction and joy in being that source of comfort to people.
I realized perhaps one of the best ways we have in keeping our wellness emotionally is helping other people with theirs (physically or emotionally). In terms of biology, we're wired to be social. Helping others and bonding with people through service releases social 'feel good' hormones such as serotonin and dopamine which strengthen relational bonds and also regulate mood.
Biology aside, the feeling of being relied upon and helping others can bring satisfaction and meaning to many people's lives. For me personally, although I can be physically drained after a volunteer session I cannot help but feel emotionally content in being a small but significant force in promoting good in our world.
How does community service and helping others affect your emotional and mental well-being?
What do you think are some ways you have or could help make a difference in your community today?
@sunnyWriting4806
That's a beautiful post with a beautiful message, Sunny! ☀️ There is no feeling like the one you feel after you've been able to be there and support someone ❤️
How does community service and helping others affect your emotional and mental well-being?
Community service and volunteering to me is one of the most fulfilling things in the world, and it brings me a lot of happiness. I love connecting with people, making new friends and being there for them :)
What do you think are some ways you have or could help make a difference in your community today?
Today I'll try to check up on some of my old members to make sure that they're okay and that I'm here to listen if they ever want to share anything 💓
Thanks for this #awesome post! 💕
Hey @whenitsdarklookforstars!
Thanks for sharing and answering! Listening on this platform can be one of the many ways we can volunteer and give back to spread positivity in our community!
I'm glad to have moved you to do that :) Keep being great and a beautiful human being!
@sunnyWriting4806 Love this post! I volunteer for an organization involved in youth development. The organization has been doing great things which I'm sure will better the community!
@comfortableNight4463
Wow! Thank you for your contributions and thanks for sharing! Working with youth can be really fun especially when they have the energy and child-like fun. I'm sure great things will come from your experience both for you and the youth you help :)
@sunnyWriting4806