New Study Shows that Being Generous Makes You Happier

Being generous with others makes you happier.

A new study lends proof to the age-old saying that it’s better to give than to receive. Indeed, research published in Nature Communications highlights evidence of people’s brains lighting up when they are more generous, and that more generous people report higher levels of happiness.

The Study

The study was conducted by scientists at the University of Zurich, who asked participants about their current mood, gave them the equivalent of about $25 and asked half of the participants to spend the money on themselves once a week over four weeks, and asked the other half to spend money on a new recipient every week for four weeks.

The Results

Results showed changes in mood and in brain activity. To be sure, those who gave the money away reported higher levels of happiness. When these participants were asked questions about generosity, relying a number of hypothetical situations, while having their brain scanned, the brain scans showed that the part of the brain associated with altruism lit up more, as did the brain’s reward center. These people were also more likely to be generous in their responses.

The Takeaway

The takeaway is this: being generous could be good for you! If you don’t think of yourself as a generous person, thinking more about what you can do for others – even if they are small acts of kindness and don’t involve any money – could do everyone a lot of good.

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