We all know that helping others is a rewarding experience. But did you know that it can also be beneficial to your own mental and physical health? In fact, there is a growing body of research that suggests that helping others can actually make you happier and healthier. So keep reading, and get your happy turned on!
One study in the Journal Of Happiness found that people who volunteered their time to help others were more likely to report feeling happy and satisfied with their lives. They also had lower levels of stress, anxiety, and depression. Another study by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that people who helped others were more likely to live longer, healthier lives.
It makes sense when you think about it. Helping others gives us a sense of purpose, like we're making a real difference in the world. It's a great feeling to know you're contributing to something positive.
That's really the heart of PIFster (learn more about us here). We know that most people want to help, but sometimes it's tough to find the extra cash to donate. That's why we created a micro-donation model, so everyone can participate, regardless of their financial situation. With PIFster, even a small contribution can make a big impact!

Helping others can help us connect with other people. When we interact with others positively, we can build strong relationships and social networks. This can provide us with emotional support and reduce our stress levels. And we have already seen multiple instances of one charity we've supported, collaborating with another charity we're supporting.
Also, helping others can be a great way to learn new skills and develop new talents. For example, if you volunteer at a soup kitchen, you may
learn how to cook and serve food. If you volunteer at a hospital, you may learn how to provide emotional support to patients.
Finally, helping others simply makes us feel good. When we do something kind for someone else (aka: pay it forward 😉), it can give us a warm feeling inside. I mean, if you carry groceries to an elderly person's car, at the very least you'll get some steps in! Sometimes you just have to think outside the box, because this feeling of happiness and satisfaction can positively impact our overall well-being.
Helping Others to Help Yourself
So if you haven't yet put 2 and 2 together, let us spell it out for you: when you help others, you not only make a difference in their lives, but you also improve your own well-being. It's a win-win situation!
Helping others can help you:
- Reduce stress and anxiety
- Improve your mood
- Boost your self-esteem
- Increase your sense of purpose
- Connect with others
- Learn new skills
- Live a longer, healthier life
God Says Help Others
And just in case you're not convinced yet that you should help others, the Bible constantly encourages us to help others. For example, in Romans 12:13, it says, "Share with the Lord's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."
This verse reminds us that we are called to help those in need, whether they are our friends, family, or strangers. We should also be hospitable and welcoming to others, regardless of their background or circumstances. Remember, too, Jesus told his disciples that the widow's meager offering far outweighed the more "generous" offerings of rich donors, because the coins she offered were all she had, and reflected her deep appreciation for what she was doing. It's a powerful reminder that even the smallest contributions can have a big impact when given with a generous heart. At PIFster, we embrace this idea by empowering everyone to participate in philanthropy through micro-donations. Every dollar contributed through PIFster adds up to create meaningful support for amazing causes.
If you're new to PIFster, our concept and our mission, here's a very short video that explains what we are and how we work:
Honestly, since you're reading a blog dedicated to paying it forward, we're most likely preaching to the choir here, right? So no need to beat around the bush...if you want to get those endorphins surging, open your wallet and make that donation right now to keep our mission going! 😇
Helping Others to Succeed
If you need more to convince you, then keep reading. When you help others succeed, you are not only making a difference in their lives, but you are also contributing to the greater good.
You can help others succeed by:
- Mentoring them
- Providing them with opportunities
- Encouraging them
- Believing in them
When you help others succeed, you create a ripple effect of positivity that can spread throughout your community and beyond.
PIFster: A Platform for Helping Others
At PIFster, we believe that everyone has the power to make a difference. That's why we've created a platform that allows people to donate to local charities and vote on which causes they want to support. Also, you may not have even thought about it, but another way you can help is to RECOMMEND CHARITIES which might need our assistance, and you can JOIN PIFSTER PALs, a space for donors, business leaders and charities to gather and share ideas, successes and failures. Together we are stronger.
In closing, by donating to PIFster, you're not only helping to support important causes, but you're also helping yourself. When you help others, you're helping to create a better world for everyone.
So what are you waiting for? Start helping others today and feel good about it!
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