“It only takes $5 spent on others to make you happier on a given day, according to a 2008 study. And selfless acts can also help your marriage become a more enjoyable experience for you and your spouse. After performing good deeds, people are happier and feel their life has more purpose.” Source
NOTE: The gift doesn’t have to be monetary. It can be as simple as being present to another and actively listening to them. Yesterday, at the gym, a friend and I were talking about electric lawnmowers. He was thinking of buying one. When I went home I texted a photo of my electric lawnmower to him as well as the online information of where I purchased it. He was grateful and I felt I like did a good deed.The cost? A bit of time. I’m grateful for him for giving me an opportunity to help out.