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Generosity improves our relationships
In a study of generosity and its effect in marriage, the recipient and the giver of generosity expressed high levels of marital satisfaction.
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Generosity lowers our stress
Being stingy can actually raise our stress levels, while being generous can keep the stress down.
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Generosity makes us happy
Feeling good is a product of doing good.
According to a study, giving triggers feel-good chemicals like endorphins, dopamine, and oxytocin.
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Generosity should be practiced
If we want the full positive effect of generosity, we have to make it a regular part of our lives.
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Generosity makes us healthy
Generosity reduces blood pressure as much as medicine and exercise. It also lowers the risk of dementia, reduces anxiety and depression, improves chronic pain management, and more.
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Generosity extends our lives
One study found volunteering dramatically reduced mortality rates.
One report stated that subjects who volunteered for two or more causes had a 63 p...
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Generosity begets generosity
Generosity spreads and transfers and has a 'pay it forward effect' many times over.
The generosity cycle has it's own momentum and spreads over a period of time as each person is impacted.
How to give an apology
A good apology takes two people: the giver and the receiver. An apology that heals is based on kindness, generosity, and compassion.
The recipient accepts it with grace and, in turn, offers forgiveness. Without forgiveness, it cannot heal.
Generosity should be practiced
If we want the full positive effect of generosity, we have to make it a regular part of our lives.
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