Giving is better than receiving

Giving is one of the most powerful happiness-creating actions of all time. Professor Martin Seligman states that carrying out five random acts of kindness a week dramatically improves your happiness. Professor Seligman says that, “we scientists have found that doing a kindness produces the single most reliable increase in well-being of any exercise we have tested.”

And what is a better time to think about giving than during the Christmas season?

Here in Sweden we celebrate Christmas on December 24th and of course, it’s no fun ot be alone on that day. I just read about this amazing woman who runs a small café and has decided to turn it into a Christmas place for people who don’t have anywhere to go for the holiday. Maria, who runs the cafe has decided to bring her own family in to be there with her and to help out. She’s asked for donations of food, gifts and entertainment. And she says – if I, who really don’t have much- can do it – then anyone can do it.

So, what would be the most generous thing you can do for someone during the holidays? Please let me know in the comments below.
It’s a great way to share ideas so we can all take action!

I want to wish you a beautiful Christmas and a very Happy new year 2018.

Thanks for listening. This is Christina Skytt