Get Happier, Help Others: Some Good Ideas About Giving
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The Joy of Giving: Breaking Misconceptions
This chapter examines the psychological misconceptions related to charitable giving and its surprising positive impact on personal happiness. It highlights a study from the University of British Columbia that reveals people experience greater joy when spending on others rather than themselves. Through anecdotes and research, the chapter emphasizes the importance of overcoming hesitations in giving and forming habits around kindness for the benefit of both givers and recipients.
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