Uploaded January 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
People who do volunteer work report feeling good about helping others and feel good about themselves for doing good in the world. Volunteer work adds meaning and purpose to their lives, and meaning and purpose independently correlate with better health. Beyond the volunteer work itself, additional health benefits accrue by intentionally cultivating an open-hearted attitude toward others. It may be that this open-hearted attitude toward others is more important than overt helping behaviors, but the two are interconnected.
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People who do volunteer work report feeling good about helping others and feel good about themselves for doing good in the world. Volunteer work adds meaning and purpose to their lives, and meaning and purpose independently correlate with better health. Beyond the volunteer work itself, additional health benefits accrue by intentionally cultivating an open-hearted attitude toward others. It may be that this open-hearted attitude toward others is more important than overt helping behaviors, but the two are interconnected.
For more information on "How to Live Well With Chronic Illness", visit larryberkelhammer.com
