Comments on: A Scientifically Proven Way to Be Happy http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410 Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:16:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Bruce Thompson http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-24254 Bruce Thompson Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:36:02 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-24254 As the article and Aristotle reminds us, "If we THINK, so too are we grateful because with thought we manifest good feelings, big dreams, a VISION, ideas, fantasy to escape a painful experience if just for a moment... B.E. Thompson, Contributing Author if just published book: "Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude" As the article and Aristotle reminds us, “If we THINK, so too are we grateful because with thought we manifest good feelings, big dreams, a VISION, ideas, fantasy to escape a painful experience if just for a moment…

B.E. Thompson, Contributing Author if just published book:
“Celebrating 365 Days of Gratitude”

]]> By: Alisha Patel http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-23183 Alisha Patel Sun, 12 Dec 2010 23:03:21 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-23183 Three altruistic acts i have done recently is first i gave my friend a ride to the post office because it was rainy and cold out and if i was her i wouldnt want to walk there either, the second thing i did was hold the door open for this lady who had her hands full with three small kids, and the third act i did was help a old lady who was parked next to me at the grocery store, she was struggling getting her groceries in the car so i asked her if she needed help and she was so thankful because i can tell she really needed help. doing these acts were not hard to do because i wanted to do them, its the simple things in life that make people happy and by helping people who maybe having a rough day, doing this little act can change their whole mood around. when i helped them, i also helped myself because it made me happy knowing i made a difference in a postive way in someone elses life. by helping them may have encouraged them to do a random act for someone else who needed help. i feel doing these little acts should be a chore, but we should do them because its our duty and its the right thing to do. its the little moments in life that make a big difference to someone else, jus saying a simple "thank you" can make someone happy. Three altruistic acts i have done recently is first i gave my friend a ride to the post office because it was rainy and cold out and if i was her i wouldnt want to walk there either, the second thing i did was hold the door open for this lady who had her hands full with three small kids, and the third act i did was help a old lady who was parked next to me at the grocery store, she was struggling getting her groceries in the car so i asked her if she needed help and she was so thankful because i can tell she really needed help. doing these acts were not hard to do because i wanted to do them, its the simple things in life that make people happy and by helping people who maybe having a rough day, doing this little act can change their whole mood around. when i helped them, i also helped myself because it made me happy knowing i made a difference in a postive way in someone elses life. by helping them may have encouraged them to do a random act for someone else who needed help. i feel doing these little acts should be a chore, but we should do them because its our duty and its the right thing to do. its the little moments in life that make a big difference to someone else, jus saying a simple “thank you” can make someone happy.

]]> By: Patrick A. http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-23044 Patrick A. Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:30:30 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-23044 Three altruistic acts I did today included visiting my friend’s grandparents. I have known my friend since I was born and when we were kids I’d go over his house almost every day seeing his grandparents who were watching over them. Visiting them today, since I haven’t seen them in months, I am sure they enjoyed our company, were happy to look back at old memories, and loved the unexpected visit. Secondly was telling one of my friends she looked nice today. Sometimes this can be the simplest act of kindness that hopefully brightened up her day. Lastly was I had gone out to get food for my sister who was not feeling well today. She asked me if I could get her something to eat, and since she was sick in bed I told her of course. Hopefully some altruistic acts we do every day make ourselves happy and others. PA Three altruistic acts I did today included visiting my friend’s grandparents. I have known my friend since I was born and when we were kids I’d go over his house almost every day seeing his grandparents who were watching over them. Visiting them today, since I haven’t seen them in months, I am sure they enjoyed our company, were happy to look back at old memories, and loved the unexpected visit. Secondly was telling one of my friends she looked nice today. Sometimes this can be the simplest act of kindness that hopefully brightened up her day. Lastly was I had gone out to get food for my sister who was not feeling well today. She asked me if I could get her something to eat, and since she was sick in bed I told her of course. Hopefully some altruistic acts we do every day make ourselves happy and others.

PA

]]> By: S Patel http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-22847 S Patel Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:32:48 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-22847 Every single day I do altruistic acts in the sense of helping those who are in need and also to those who can offer me nothing. As a volunteer EMT technically I always do altruistic deeds, but this one particular day was special. My best friend smokes about a pack a day of Newport cigarettes. That’s way too much fiber glass for a delicate lung. As he was about to light up his last cigarette of the pack, I quickly snatched it out of his mouth and snapped it in half. I saved about seven minutes of my best friend’s life. Although my second altruistic deed is no comparison to the previous one, it still counts as doing a good deed. As I was on my way to my car from class, I saw a woman holding many things in both of her hands as she was trying to walk through the doors. I held the door open for this women and she said “ohhh god bless you my child” I felt truly great! The third altruistic deed I did was, one time I was picking up my friend from William Paterson University in Wayne. On the way back I got hungry and went to the local checkers in Paterson, the ghetto of Paterson. As I bought 20 dollars worth of food I saw an older man standing on the corner dressed in ripped and raggedy clothing who obviously looked sad. I thought, I had a 10 dollar bill only. I can go home and ask my dad for money, as much as I want, but this man cant. He has no one to go home to that will come to his financial rescue, so I gave him my money. I truly hope he spent it on something good instead of drugs. I know I made his day though. Every single day I do altruistic acts in the sense of helping those who are in need and also to those who can offer me nothing. As a volunteer EMT technically I always do altruistic deeds, but this one particular day was special. My best friend smokes about a pack a day of Newport cigarettes. That’s way too much fiber glass for a delicate lung. As he was about to light up his last cigarette of the pack, I quickly snatched it out of his mouth and snapped it in half. I saved about seven minutes of my best friend’s life. Although my second altruistic deed is no comparison to the previous one, it still counts as doing a good deed. As I was on my way to my car from class, I saw a woman holding many things in both of her hands as she was trying to walk through the doors. I held the door open for this women and she said “ohhh god bless you my child” I felt truly great! The third altruistic deed I did was, one time I was picking up my friend from William Paterson University in Wayne. On the way back I got hungry and went to the local checkers in Paterson, the ghetto of Paterson. As I bought 20 dollars worth of food I saw an older man standing on the corner dressed in ripped and raggedy clothing who obviously looked sad. I thought, I had a 10 dollar bill only. I can go home and ask my dad for money, as much as I want, but this man cant. He has no one to go home to that will come to his financial rescue, so I gave him my money. I truly hope he spent it on something good instead of drugs. I know I made his day though.

]]> By: Cameron Rhein http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-22781 Cameron Rhein Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:57:08 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-22781 Three altruistic things that I did today were help a friend study for a quiz, helped another friend clean his room, and also allowed someone to take the last piece of pizza at a club event. For an overall crappy day that I have been having, these three altruistic things actually helped bring a bright spot to my day. When you do something nice for somebody, it helps make a day seem so much better than it actually has been and even though I knew I was not receiving anything in return, it still made me feel better about myself because I knew that I was helping others out either in a small way such as letting someone have the last slice of pizza or a bigger way such as helping someone study for a test when they are having trouble. Three altruistic things that I did today were help a friend study for a quiz, helped another friend clean his room, and also allowed someone to take the last piece of pizza at a club event. For an overall crappy day that I have been having, these three altruistic things actually helped bring a bright spot to my day. When you do something nice for somebody, it helps make a day seem so much better than it actually has been and even though I knew I was not receiving anything in return, it still made me feel better about myself because I knew that I was helping others out either in a small way such as letting someone have the last slice of pizza or a bigger way such as helping someone study for a test when they are having trouble.

]]> By: Joe Grogan http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-22780 Joe Grogan Wed, 08 Dec 2010 21:56:19 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-22780 Thinking back on this past weekend, I realize is spent most of it helping others, doing what most would consider altruistic acts. On Friday evening, on the ruck march back to Seton Hall after a long day of ROTC training at South Mountain, a fellow cadet who was on road-guard duty, meaning that he had to run up and down the formation to stop cars from cutting us off, began to show signs of exhaustion. Realizing that I could help him, and not seeing any reason not to, I voluntarily took his place as the roadguard for the rest of the march and let him take my spot to rest. On Saturday, a friend of mine needed to go to New York and take a tour of a cathedral for his philosophy class. The problem was that he didn't have any clue how to get around the city. Since I know my way around the city well enough to survive, I woke up rather early and took him to the place he needed to go, then took a small trip to Rockefeller Center to show him the famous Christmas tree that he had never seen before. Finally, on Saturday evening, after having been in the city all day, I went out with my friends to a party. Not being one to drink too heavily, I was the only relatively sober one in our group, while the rest of my friends were barely able to walk. Instead of leaving them to wander around South Orange when everyone was kicked out after the party, I walked each of them back to their room and made sure each of their belongings were in a place they could find them in the morning. While I did feel good about the things I did to help my friends and peers over those 24 hours, that wasn't the reason I did them. I did them because they were the right course of action, and because I knew that I'm going to want someone to help me out the next time I'm in each of those situations. I didn't think about myself when I made the choices I did, but about the people I was helping, and I knew that if nobody else was going to help them, it was my obligation to. Thinking back on this past weekend, I realize is spent most of it helping others, doing what most would consider altruistic acts. On Friday evening, on the ruck march back to Seton Hall after a long day of ROTC training at South Mountain, a fellow cadet who was on road-guard duty, meaning that he had to run up and down the formation to stop cars from cutting us off, began to show signs of exhaustion. Realizing that I could help him, and not seeing any reason not to, I voluntarily took his place as the roadguard for the rest of the march and let him take my spot to rest. On Saturday, a friend of mine needed to go to New York and take a tour of a cathedral for his philosophy class. The problem was that he didn’t have any clue how to get around the city. Since I know my way around the city well enough to survive, I woke up rather early and took him to the place he needed to go, then took a small trip to Rockefeller Center to show him the famous Christmas tree that he had never seen before. Finally, on Saturday evening, after having been in the city all day, I went out with my friends to a party. Not being one to drink too heavily, I was the only relatively sober one in our group, while the rest of my friends were barely able to walk. Instead of leaving them to wander around South Orange when everyone was kicked out after the party, I walked each of them back to their room and made sure each of their belongings were in a place they could find them in the morning.

While I did feel good about the things I did to help my friends and peers over those 24 hours, that wasn’t the reason I did them. I did them because they were the right course of action, and because I knew that I’m going to want someone to help me out the next time I’m in each of those situations. I didn’t think about myself when I made the choices I did, but about the people I was helping, and I knew that if nobody else was going to help them, it was my obligation to.

]]> By: Julia Rondinella http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-22611 Julia Rondinella Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:20:37 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-22611 I have recently taken apart in doing three altruistic acts. First, I woke up a half an hour before my first class to drive my sister to her class. Second, I hung up Christmas lights at my job and third, I cooked dinner for all my roommates in my house. Doing all these things did not only make the people around me happy, but it made me happy as well. I was glad to drive my sister to school because she was grateful, and offered to pick me up from campus later in the day. I felt good after I hung up the Christmas lights too because the women I work with at my job are all a little older and could have possibly gotten hurt. I took comfort in the fact that they appreciate having someone young like me around. I also felt good while eating dinner that I prepared with my roommates because we all had fun talking and laughing, and I know one day they will all do it as well. The bottom line is, doing good things have good outcomes as well. Doing the right thing will always give people comfort and success comes from doing generous acts. Whether the act is big or small, the fact that it is positive is all that matters. Comparing things causes envy and that can make people want to "one-up" each other. Simply being happy with ones well-being by going good will be enough comfort for many. I have recently taken apart in doing three altruistic acts. First, I woke up a half an hour before my first class to drive my sister to her class. Second, I hung up Christmas lights at my job and third, I cooked dinner for all my roommates in my house. Doing all these things did not only make the people around me happy, but it made me happy as well. I was glad to drive my sister to school because she was grateful, and offered to pick me up from campus later in the day. I felt good after I hung up the Christmas lights too because the women I work with at my job are all a little older and could have possibly gotten hurt. I took comfort in the fact that they appreciate having someone young like me around. I also felt good while eating dinner that I prepared with my roommates because we all had fun talking and laughing, and I know one day they will all do it as well. The bottom line is, doing good things have good outcomes as well. Doing the right thing will always give people comfort and success comes from doing generous acts. Whether the act is big or small, the fact that it is positive is all that matters. Comparing things causes envy and that can make people want to “one-up” each other. Simply being happy with ones well-being by going good will be enough comfort for many.

]]> By: Christian Aragon http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-22516 Christian Aragon Mon, 06 Dec 2010 03:30:09 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-22516 During my lifetime, I have done a many altruistic acts. One altruistic act that I did was offering my seat on a bus to a lady that had a baby. I saw that she was struggling to hang on to a pole so she can not fall, while carrying her baby. I gladly gave her my seat and I was standing for the rest of the way. Another altruistic act I did was taking care of my dad. He has been recently suffering from severe back pains. As his son, I massage his back anytime he needs me to, no matter what time it is. I drop any activity I am doing and massage him because I know he needs it and deserves it. Finally, a third altruistic act I performed was helping my mom do laundry when everyone else did not want to. I know doing laundry is not easy, so I happily assist my mom in any way possible. I rather help my mom than do something that will benefit me. During my lifetime, I have done a many altruistic acts. One altruistic act that I did was offering my seat on a bus to a lady that had a baby. I saw that she was struggling to hang on to a pole so she can not fall, while carrying her baby. I gladly gave her my seat and I was standing for the rest of the way. Another altruistic act I did was taking care of my dad. He has been recently suffering from severe back pains. As his son, I massage his back anytime he needs me to, no matter what time it is. I drop any activity I am doing and massage him because I know he needs it and deserves it. Finally, a third altruistic act I performed was helping my mom do laundry when everyone else did not want to. I know doing laundry is not easy, so I happily assist my mom in any way possible. I rather help my mom than do something that will benefit me.

]]> By: Katheryn Grajales http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-22498 Katheryn Grajales Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:45:05 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-22498 Three altruistic acts I did today were cook for my family, help my friend study for her exam, and babysit my two little cousins. These are things that I usually do everyday because they are natural to me. When I do volunteer work with DOVE or in my community, after I am done I feel like I have done something worthy in my life. I feel such satisfaction with myself. Helping others is the greatest fulfillment a person has. After doing daily altruistic acts without even thinking about them, makes me feel like I have done something with my life. I feel 10 times happier with myself after helping others. That is the number one reason I love doing volunteer work. Three altruistic acts I did today were cook for my family, help my friend study for her exam, and babysit my two little cousins. These are things that I usually do everyday because they are natural to me. When I do volunteer work with DOVE or in my community, after I am done I feel like I have done something worthy in my life. I feel such satisfaction with myself. Helping others is the greatest fulfillment a person has. After doing daily altruistic acts without even thinking about them, makes me feel like I have done something with my life. I feel 10 times happier with myself after helping others. That is the number one reason I love doing volunteer work.

]]> By: Kyle D http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410&cpage=1#comment-22311 Kyle D Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:31:25 +0000 http://www.moneyandhappiness.com/blog/?p=410#comment-22311 There are three altruistic acts I have taken part in. First, I helped my friend with his english homework. I saw that he was struggling a little , so I offered to help him Before that I planned to do my own homework, but I felt my friend was more important at the time, since I had no problem with my own homework. Second, I cleaned up a spill that i made in the cafe. I spilled honey mustard on the floor by accident. Knowing that the food people would do it, I took it upo myself to clean it up for them. it would save them the trouble of going out of their way to clean up probably another mess. Finally, i donated charity to a breast cancer fund. I realized that breast cancer is a serious problem today, and every penny thats donated to it's cause, will be importantin the future. There are three altruistic acts I have taken part in. First, I helped my friend with his english homework. I saw that he was struggling a little , so I offered to help him Before that I planned to do my own homework, but I felt my friend was more important at the time, since I had no problem with my own homework. Second, I cleaned up a spill that i made in the cafe. I spilled honey mustard on the floor by accident. Knowing that the food people would do it, I took it upo myself to clean it up for them. it would save them the trouble of going out of their way to clean up probably another mess. Finally, i donated charity to a breast cancer fund. I realized that breast cancer is a serious problem today, and every penny thats donated to it’s cause, will be importantin the future.

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