Helping Others is Good for the Soul - Wellness Wednesday

It’s not about the size of the act or how much it costs you – it’s simply that it comes from the heart. Often, time and effort can be the best and biggest gift of all.

A boost for you as well as others

Regularly volunteering and helping others can have a big impact on your wellbeing. Give with a genuine, sincere, and open heart – and you could be rewarded with all sorts of unexpected lovely things.

You might:

Get a rush of endorphins, sometimes called helper’s high, which makes you feel great
Deal better with stress and be less likely to get ill
Feel a deeper sense of purpose and meaning in your life
Make new friends, feel less lonely, and connect with the community
Enjoy higher self-esteem and confidence

And it’s catching! Seeing others do good things can create a ripple effect, inspiring others to also get involved.

Helping can be formal, at community groups such as Scouts or Guides, or volunteering at the local soup kitchen or food bank. Or informal, like walking the neighbor’s dog when they’re ill, baking for a friend who’s having a hard time, giving up your seat on the train, or helping carry a stroller down some steps.

Kindness really is what humanity is built on. A kind word or a small thoughtful action can have a surprisingly big effect on people.

References

The secret to happiness is helping others – Time, Jenny Santi, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://time.com/collection/guide-to-happiness/4070299/secret-to-happiness/
10 benefits of helping others – University College London, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.ucl.ac.uk/students/news/2020/apr/10-benefits-helping-others
Why science says helping others makes us happier – Thrive Global, Maria Baltazzi, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://thriveglobal.com/stories/why-science-says-helping-others-makes-us-happier/
Do things for others – Action for Happiness, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.actionforhappiness.org/10-keys-to-happier-living/do-things-for-others/details
7 scientific benefits of helping others – Mental Floss, accessed on 12 April 2021, https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/71964/7-scientific-benefits-helping-others

Introducing Wellness Wednesdays

Life can move at quite a pace. And sometimes we can become so focused on what’s urgent that we overlook what’s really important.

Nothing matters more than our physical and mental health. In today’s demanding world taking proper care of ourselves enables us to fulfil our potential, pursue our passions, and be there for our families, friends, and colleagues.

As a proudly purpose-led organisation we are committed to doing the right thing, from our comprehensive and diverse sustainability programme to our engagement with the communities in which we operate.

So today we are delighted to announce the launch of Wellness Wednesdays. Each day at Ortho we commit our collective energies to enhancing and protecting the lives of others. We now aim to bring this thinking, and its benefits, closer to home, and promote a greater focus on self-care for all of our colleagues.

Each week we will take a fresh and invigorating perspective on how we can better look after ourselves, from diet and exercise to relaxation and the management of stress. Our hope is to provide clear, simple and practical steps towards a healthier body and mind.

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