Seek Happiness For Yourself? Help Others First!

What are you doing this weekend?  Besides watching football? Have you though about helping the neighbors or volunteering at a food bank or charity?

We often hear that the path to greater happiness come in the service of others.  That’s not Tibetan mumbo-jumbo.  A new study confirms what Dr. Phil and others say

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A recent study revealed people who reported volunteering at least once per week scored higher on a test that measured happiness and well-being  than those who volunteered less often. However, the link was strongest among people ages 40 or older. Why the age differentiation?

Researchers explain it's because younger people might think of volunteering as yet another obligatory task they need to fulfill in order to be a good, employee, parent or person. However, once you hit middle age, your career and relationship track may be more set, and volunteering becomes a more appealing as it's seen as an activity, not an obligation. (Men’s Health)