UQWellness eMag Nov 25 - Flipbook - Page 6
MIND
WHY
GIVING
FEELS
SO GOOD
Converge International
This is the time of year we all enjoy receiving a gift
or two from our nearest and dearest. Opening a
present and finding something we’ve coveted for
months is likely to give us a mighty endorphin
boost — not to mention a big smile to our face!
But when we look over at the person who’s given
us the gift, we’ll notice that they too are smiling.
Why is this? If we step back and think about it from
a non-emotional point of view, that person has
spent their hard-earned money and a chunk of
their time picking out this present for us — and
yet it seems to give them joy! The simple
reason for this is that the act of giving has
enormous benefits for our emotions, our
wellbeing and our happiness.
