NYT - Don't Indulge, Be Happy

This is a great article from The New York Times (July 8 2012) entitled, 'Don't Indulge.  Be Happy'.

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/07/08/opinion/sunday/dont-indulge-be-happy.html?pagewanted=all

The article talks about the fact that everyone thinks making more money will automatically make us happier - which is true......but only up to a point.  After a certain point, what makes people even happier is being able to help others.

The developmental psychologist Kiley Hamlin took this concept one step further and gave toddlers goldfish crackers.  Of course, the children were thrilled to receive the treat, but when asked to share their crackers with a monkey puppet, they were found to be even happier than just receiving the treat and eating it themselves.

These are great findings to support that giving is good, has benefits beyond helping the recipient, and can be done at a young age with positive results.

Happy Giving!