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We all admire generous people—so why can it be so tough to become a more giving person? With busy schedules and ingrained habits, making time for generosity may feel like a challenge. But there are actually tons of quick (and free!) ways to give back to your community and totally make a difference. Below, we've pulled together a list of ways you can give back right this second. To learn how you can become a more generous person, read on!
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- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_a_grateful_brain_is_a_giving_one
- ↑ https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0146167220949003
- ↑ https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/campaigns/kindness/kindness-matters-guide
- ↑ https://www.cedars-sinai.org/programs/blood-donor-services/about-donation.html
- ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/volunteering-and-its-surprising-benefits.htm
- ↑ https://oag.ca.gov/donations
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2011/06/be-generous-at-work
- ↑ https://www.sagu.edu/thoughthub/the-superpower-of-praising-others/
- ↑ https://au.reachout.com/articles/6-ways-to-help-a-friend-with-depression
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