How to be More Generous

Written By Colēgia

Generosity is an extremely good quality to have as it can help you demonstrate gratitude in a healthy manner. There are many different ways to adopt this type of attitude and today we want to discuss how to do so.

Start With Your Mindset

Our mindset is one of the first things we need to address when it comes to a more generous mentality. A great example of this is thinking about a scarcity mindset. This is usually seen with a common phenomenon known as the fear of missing out. This is harmful because it can often cloud our judgment and steer us towards decisions we normally wouldn't make. Recognizing when we are viewing things from a lens of scarcity is important because it can help us out immensely. An abundance mindset on the other hand allows us to recognize that there are plenty of resources to go around for everybody. This simple mindset shift changes how we feel about the things in our lives and allows us to let go of what we don't need to someone who can benefit from it.

“Our mindset is one of the first things we need to address when it comes to a more generous mentality.”

Think of Your Needs And Others

Comparing ourselves to others is often a fast track for unhappiness, however, when it comes to the idea of generosity this can actually push us toward positive action. Sometimes we need to sit and think about all of the things we have going for us in our lives. For many of us, we are healthy, have a loving group of people in our lives, and have food to sustain our energy. There are people in this world who may not have those things and understanding that can give you a greater form of appreciation for what you have. Consciously thinking about what our own needs are can make us cognizant of what others may require for their day-to-day lives. Something as simple as having warm food can help us promote positive action by being generous toward others who may not have what we do.

“Comparing ourselves to others is often a fast track for unhappiness, however, when it comes to the idea of generosity this can actually push us toward positive action.”

Put it Into Practice

Once we have our thoughts and feelings in order we can start putting things into practice. One of the best ways to work on a more generous attitude is to start with the people closest to you. Showing people you love that you care about them by giving them your time can help solidify your relationships. It lets others know that they matter to you and it can make them feel appreciated. Giving your time to strangers by volunteering is another great way to be generous. Something as simple as giving someone a smile and performing a service for them can spread happiness to others. These acts of generosity can even be small acts of kindness such as holding a door open for someone. Life is best enjoyed when people work together and using your time in a manner that empowers others can also make you feel better and give a sense of purpose within your life.

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