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Serve others self care is anything but a selfish endeavor, the better we feel, the more we can give

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to others.

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The reverse also holds true.

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The more we do for others, the better we feel.

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Indeed, research has shown that making a point to help others leads to improvements in anxiety and

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depression symptoms.

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Why is it helping others?

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Actually, self serving researchers in this area have suggested several possible explanations.

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Focusing on others can distract us from our own distress.

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Helping others provides a sense of meaning and purpose.

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Prosocial behaviors may cause the release of oxytocin, which is involved in trust and bonding with

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others.

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There is something inherently rewarding about doing nice things for others, which may stimulate the

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release of a Duberman.

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Reaching out to others may lower activity in our stress response system.