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Get Happier, Help Others: Some Good Ideas About Giving

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

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The Joy of Giving: Overcoming Misconceptions

This chapter delves into the misconception that personal spending leads to greater happiness than charitable giving. It examines psychological research showing that helping others often brings more joy and highlights the barriers that prevent us from expressing kindness and compliments.

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