Written by, July 27 -- Gayatri Kovvuri, Garima Rajan

We live a life that pushes us to chase and perceive happiness, whether it's an extravagantvacation, a luxury meal at a fancy restaurant, or a high-end skin care routine. But what if thesecret to happiness lies in giving rather than getting?

You may be surprised to know that it is the simple acts of giving, such as giving up your seat on the bus to an elderly person, sending a peppy note to someone who's not having a good day, or donating your clothes to an orphanage can change the way you feel! As Dossey (2018) describes, psychologists may refer to it as the "helper's high", which is the euphoria one feels after doing something good or helping someone out. It consists of positive emot...