“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” — Mahatma Gandhi

Altruism, or selflessly helping others, has numerous benefits for your well-being:

1. Improved Mental Health: Engaging in altruistic acts can lead to a “helper’s high,” a sense of euphoria that boosts your mood and reduces stress.
2. Enhanced Physical Health: Helping others can promote physiological changes in the brain linked with happiness, which can improve overall health and longevity.
3. Increased Social Connections: Altruism helps build and strengthen social bonds, creating a sense of belonging and reducing feelings of isolation.
4. Higher Self-Esteem: Acts of kindness can improve your self-esteem and make you feel more positive about yourself.
5. Reciprocity and Support: Altruistic behavior often leads to reciprocal acts of kindness, ensuring that you have support when you need it.

Overall, altruism not only benefits those you help but also enhances your own well-being.