Description

Intentionally assisting others through actions or advice.

Benefits

Boosts happiness, social connections, and self-esteem while fostering empathy.

Example

When Clara’s roommate went through a breakup, she started helping more around the apartment—cooking, running errands, just being present. It was small stuff at first, but she noticed that doing things for others actually made her feel better too. So she leaned in: volunteering at a local shelter once a month, mentoring a junior colleague, and sending little care packages to friends. Helping became a quiet thread in her week—nothing flashy, just real connection. She didn’t realize how much it boosted her mood until a few months in, when someone asked what had changed. She just felt more grounded, more herself.