Giving in general is good for our overall wellness. Research has shown that it can increase both our mood and health. When giving to someone, even if that's just volunteering, rather than spending on personal life can give people a “Helper's High” which can make them happy. This sense of happiness and helpfulness can reduce stress (which is connected with health issues) and lead to a healthier and longer life. Specific research has even found giving to help with illnesses such as HIV and multiple sclerosis. Giving also creates a sense of connectedness that increases our social and community wellbing which are both necessary to …show more content…
People who live in a poor community that is infested with pollution are clearly exposed to something that can be detrimental to their health. Violent locations can lead to injuries of innocent people. Neighbors can influence personal behavior and change a person's perspective on general norms. If the people around you set a bad example with things as extreme as violence and crime or as small as cursing your overall sense of what is okay is altered and in general is lowered. Parenting styles can be influenced by the people around you as well and if they are negative you could potentially negatively affect your children. Futures of children who grow up in these poor conditions are more likely to quit important things such as jobs and school if they see other round them doing the same as they grow …show more content…
For Example people with great career wellbeing who are happily engaged in their job are 20-30% more likely to give back to their community to make it a better place. The book also talks about if you join certain things that involve helping your community with your friends you are more likely to continue that activity. That is where social and community well being are related. Social wellbeing can also help create a healthier with positive group peer pressure with groups such as Weight Watchers and Alcoholics Anonymous. Community well being also corresponds with financial wellbing in that being in the right community can help with overspending and living below your