Category: Altruism
Altruism and War in Ukraine
When Anastasia Kulikova joined the Security Police Department in the Donetsk region of Ukraine in 2020, she was fulfilling her life’s motivation to serve and […]
How to Foster the Value of Generosity in Your Children
Even toddlers can be observed being generous. Darren Baker/Canva for Education Besides nurturing your child’s cognitive development so that they can be successful in school […]
“Don’t Be a Sh*tty Person”
Source: Ashley Whitlatch/Unsplash Teaching a long lesson about self-harm the other day, I ended class by asking students to each give one action step that […]
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Hero?
Life is full of moments where we have to choose between doing what’s best for ourselves and doing what’s best for other people. Most people, […]
The Psychology of Kindness |
Common wisdom dictates that kindness—the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate—is an altruistic act, meaning for the benefit of others. This is true, of […]
The Paradox of Compassion |
As we approach the festive season, I am struck by the tremendous human capacity for kindness. Amidst frantic gift-buying and cookie-baking, charitable donations reach their […]
How Does Generosity Make You Feel?
Getty Images/Unsplash Life gives to each one of us in so many ways. For starters, there’s the bounty of the senses: chocolate chip cookies, jasmine, […]