Community service Quote by Gretchen Rubin
““Volunteering to help others is the right thing to do, and it also boosts personal happiness; a review of research by the Corporation for National and Community Service shows that those who aid the causes they value tend to be happier and in better health. They show fewer signs of physical and mental aging. And it's not just that helpful people also tend to be healthier and happier; helping others causes happiness. "Be selfless, if only for selfish reasons," as one of my happiness paradoxes holds. About one-quarter of Americans volunteer, and of those, a third volunteer for more than a hundred hours each year.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, 2009
Helping others improves personal well‑being, health, and slows aging, creating a paradox where self‑less acts serve selfish happiness goals
In simple terms: Helping others makes you happier and healthier.
Key Takeaway
Volunteer to boost your own happiness.
Themes
volunteering
well‑being
health
paradox
community
Mood
inspirational
reflective
optimistic
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community service
- career networking
- mental health improvement
- senior wellness programs
Key Concepts
Altruism
positive psychology
social capital
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates you to volunteer?
- How does volunteering affect your stress levels?
A Different Perspective
Benefits may vary with personal motivation and time constraints.
