Helping others is ingrained in me, a trait I inherited from my father. However, I’ve learned the importance of balance, especially in professional settings where my eagerness to assist can sometimes impact my own workload. Despite this, the act of helping is fundamental to human development, intertwining with our biology and history, offering insights into its transformative power.
Neuroscientific Insights:
Helping triggers key brain areas linked to pleasure and reward. When we assist someone, our brain releases dopamine, the ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter, bringing joy and satisfaction. This response supports long-term mental health by reducing stress and enhancing our social and emotional well-being through the secretion of oxytocin.
Evolutionary Perspective:
Historically, helping has been crucial for community survival. Our ancestors who practised cooperative behaviours were more likely to thrive and pass on these altruistic genes. This reciprocal altruism has enabled humans to flourish across diverse environments and maintain complex social structures.
Today, the advantages of helping are more important than ever. The world has gone so busy.
But helping others is not just good for them, its good for us too.
⏩Acts of kindness can improve physical health—lowering blood pressure and extending life.
⏩Helping nurtures stronger, more resilient communities, enhancing personal fulfilment and a sense of belonging. This counters the isolation often seen in contemporary life and can transform workplace dynamics, boosting performance and satisfaction.
⏩Helping is so influential that Robert Cialdini identified reciprocity as one of his principles of influence. When we help others, it not only makes them more likely to return the favour but also to extend help to others, creating a cycle of generosity.
⏩And in a business environment, think of the impact of this, creating a culture of people helping each other. I always say
❤️Helping people are happy people and happy people are performing people❤️
By promoting a habit of helping, we enrich our lives and contribute to a healthier, more connected society.
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Helping others is ingrained in me, a trait I inherited from my father. However, I’ve learned the importance of balance, especially in professional settings where my eagerness to assist can sometimes impact my own workload. Despite this, the act of helping is fundamental to human development, intertwining with our biology and history, offering insights into its transformative power.
Neuroscientific Insights:
Helping triggers key brain areas linked to pleasure and reward. When we assist someone, our brain releases dopamine, the ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter, bringing joy and satisfaction. This response supports long-term mental health by reducing stress and enhancing our social and emotional well-being through the secretion of oxytocin.
Evolutionary Perspective:
Historically, helping has been crucial for community survival. Our ancestors who practised cooperative behaviours were more likely to thrive and pass on these altruistic genes. This reciprocal altruism has enabled humans to flourish across diverse environments and maintain complex social structures.
Today, the advantages of helping are more important than ever. The world has gone so busy.
But helping others is not just good for them, its good for us too.
⏩Acts of kindness can improve physical health—lowering blood pressure and extending life.
⏩Helping nurtures stronger, more resilient communities, enhancing personal fulfilment and a sense of belonging. This counters the isolation often seen in contemporary life and can transform workplace dynamics, boosting performance and satisfaction.
⏩Helping is so influential that Robert Cialdini identified reciprocity as one of his principles of influence. When we help others, it not only makes them more likely to return the favour but also to extend help to others, creating a cycle of generosity.
⏩And in a business environment, think of the impact of this, creating a culture of people helping each other. I always say
❤️Helping people are happy people and happy people are performing people❤️
By promoting a habit of helping, we enrich our lives and contribute to a healthier, more connected society.
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