Contribute! To Be Happy!
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Contribution - at any level - is critical to achieving total happiness. Whether it's time, money, love, friendship, or thoughtfulness, our ability to be happy requires us to contribute to others. It is a fundamental source of fulfillment and joy for all of us. |
In the "Happiness Formula" I created to help assess, quantify, and improve our level of happiness, contribution is an essential component of the equation. That formula is:
H = (G + DH + C + 3R) ÷ 6
If you aren't familiar with this formula yet, click here to get my free 5-Part "Happiness Formula" video course. It will take you step-by-step through the formula and you'll see very quickly how "simple" it is to live a truly happy life using this formula.
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Click here to get the whole course free or watch the first module here (just click on the video to the right)... There are many ways to contribute. |
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For example, one of the ways my wife has contributed to others in need is by taking our golden retriever to a children's hospital ward for very sick children. These sick (and many times dying) kids "light up" playing with him. They laugh - even when they feel terrible. |
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They really seem to forget they are sick for a few minutes. And, part of the point is that it makes my wife feel great, too, just by making such a "small" contribution to these awesome little kids.
It even goes much deeper than that, though.
Psychologically, this deep feeling of contribution brings a positive force to our inner self that changes our lives. Our fundamental "identity" as a human being is strengthened by this force and our entire life is affected for the better. In addition, contributing...
- Helps satisfy any personal values we have, especially if it's part of your Definition of Happiness.
- Increases self-esteem
- Challenges us
- Helps us meet new people
Some Ideas on How to Contribute to Others...
- Smile and be friendly. Yes, sometimes just a smile will brighten someone’s day.
- Volunteer at a charity or hospital.
- Donate something you don’t use.
- Make a financial donation.
- Redirect gifts. Instead of having people give you birthday or Christmas gifts, ask them to donate gifts or money to a certain charity.
- Stop to help someone in need.
- Take leftovers to someone who's hungry. Maybe there's an elderly neighbor who can't easily make their dinner - help them out once in a while.
- Teach. Take the time to teach someone a skill you know.
- Comfort someone in grief. Often they just need a hug or someone to talk to.
- Buy food for a homeless person.
- Just listen. People sometimes just need someone who will listen to them.
- Help build someone a home. Religious ministries often do this.
- Send a nice email or note. Just tell someone you’re thinking of them and appreciate them.
- Donate food.
- Tutor a child. Call a school and volunteer your services.
- Offer
to babysit. Many parents need a break and can't afford to go out together because of the cost of a babysitter. Give them a break.
So, find your way to contribute to others. Then, take action on it and...
BeHappy! my friends
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I'm Jimmy, the founder and creator of this site and the whole BeHappy! system. My life's purpose is to be a positive, creative force for health and happiness and through this website, my books, coaching, and happiness-building programs, I intend to help as many people as possible live their happiest possible lives.