How You Can Help Others Without Money

Why helping others matters: It is an often overlooked and unappreciated part of our human behavior that helps us to relate to others and to contribute to our society in some way. Giving to the needy, for instance, may be one of the most direct ways we can help other people and it has tremendous emotional benefits as well. It broadens our perspectives and we start to look at the world in new ways. It gives us a chance to share what we know with others and a sense of purpose develops. It gives us an opportunity to practice our compassion and it fills us with a sense of giving.


But, all of those good things come with a certain responsibility. Giving to the less fortunate can be just as easy as a simple kind word, a sweet gesture or even a caring act. It doesn't need to be given without expectation. Giving to someone else without expectation makes us a better place because it allows us to experience the feelings of generosity without any pressure.

Studies have shown that when you help others, you experience a sense of happiness along with a boost in your own happiness. There are many ways you can help to boost your own happiness, including volunteering for something you believe in, meeting new people and getting out and doing things with friends and family. All of those things make you happier. Volunteering for something you care about is also a form of social interaction that increases your happiness and brings you closer to others.

When you give to others, you make a difference and in so doing, you put yourself in a position to have a more meaningful life. When you give to the needy, you give them a chance to experience a sense of happiness and joy that comes from knowing they are cared for. You create a lasting impression that helps others identify with your motivation to give. When you have a sense of purpose and meaning in your life, helping others makes that purpose and meaning stronger.

When you have a positive attitude, you automatically open yourself up to experiencing more mental health. Having a positive mindset can reduce the negative effects that stress can have on your body. It also gives you the will power to face challenges. A great way to get started with making a difference is volunteering. Whether you're serving in a nonprofit organization, a political campaign or you're volunteering for the military, being part of an activity that makes a difference gives you a sense of purpose and meaning.

Another study that was done on volunteering showed that volunteering actually decreased the risk of death due to heart attack by a staggering twenty-five percent. This means that if you were going to volunteer today, you would live longer and feel better than you have in years. The other benefit to society from volunteering is better health. In this one study, the elderly were found to have a significantly lower rate of strokes and heart attacks after they participated in one year of volunteer work. This is because they had a sense of purpose and meaning in their lives and they were giving of their time and energy to something that would really benefit them. Not only were they living longer, but they were healthier too!

One other benefit of helping others is having a strong sense of gratitude. This was also found in one study. After doing some soul searching, it was discovered that most people who are successful end up having a strong sense of gratitude. Those who lack gratitude find themselves wanting to rush back into a positive impact scenario as soon as possible. If you are grateful for what you have now, you are less likely to feel sorry for yourself.


There are many ways to help others without money. Volunteering, getting involved in causes you believe in, meditating, yoga and even writing are all wonderful ways of making a positive impact on the world around you without money. There is no reason why anyone should have to live a life of poverty. With enough gratitude and a little planning, you can make a difference in someone else's life every single day!