Helping others makes us happier -- but it matters how we do it | Elizabeth Dunn | TED Talk

In her TED Talk “Helping others makes us happier -- but it matters how we do it,” social psychologist and writer Elizabeth Dunn explains how one key shift in the way we help can make a greater impact on others and boost our own happiness, too. You’ll learn why being more intentional about your contributions to charities, non-profit and public sector initiatives matters. Using relatable examples from her own life, Dunn sheds light on the power of generosity on our psychology and for social change. Note: In the spirit of sharing their ideas in a manner that is engaging, persuasive and/or authentic to them individually, this speaker uses language or metaphors that could be sensitive to some viewers

Topics covered are:

•  Boost your happiness and mental wellness by finding more ways to be generous
•  Make a greater social impact by checking your motivation

This course includes:

• Approximately 15 minutes of video lessons.
• A quiz with multiple-choice questions to check your understanding.