52 ways to help others, and help yourself as you do
Last updated on March 22, 2023
Helping others is one of the activities that makes us the happiest. It’s rated the third most meaningful and one of the least stressful activities that people engage in according to The Washington Post’s analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics’ American Time Use Survey data.
The Guardian has 52 suggestions for how to do this! (Yes, they reference UK organizations and issues so you may need to find more local organizations for your area.)
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