Serve others self care is anything but a selfish endeavor, the better we feel, the more we can give
to others.
The reverse also holds true.
The more we do for others, the better we feel.
Indeed, research has shown that making a point to help others leads to improvements in anxiety and
depression symptoms.
Why is it helping others?
Actually, self serving researchers in this area have suggested several possible explanations.
Focusing on others can distract us from our own distress.
Helping others provides a sense of meaning and purpose.
Prosocial behaviors may cause the release of oxytocin, which is involved in trust and bonding with
others.
There is something inherently rewarding about doing nice things for others, which may stimulate the
release of a Duberman.
Reaching out to others may lower activity in our stress response system.