“Altruism raises your mood because it raises you self-esteem, which increases happiness. Plus, giving to others gets you outside of yourself and distracts you from your problems.”
-Karen Salmansohn
Karen Salmansohn
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“Altruism raises your mood because it raises you self-esteem, which increases happiness. Plus, giving to others gets you outside of yourself and distracts you from your problems.”
-Karen Salmansohn