Tag Archives: Well-being

09Apr/26

How helping others saves your life

April 9, 2026Human InterestAltruism, Benito-Ballesteros, centerstone, dopamine, Emotions, Eudaimonia, Happiness, Interpersonal relationships, Joe Jefferies, Moral psychology, oxytocin, Prosocial behavior, Six-factor model of psychological well-being, Social impact, Volunteering, Well-beingadmin

From Isolation to Inclusion: How Volunteering Helps Us Feel Connected Again

April 9, 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The “Helper’s High” and Physical Health Volunteering produces a documented physiological response known as the “helper’s high”. When individuals engage in acts of altruism, the brain releases a cascade of neurochemicals, including endorphins (natural painkillers that elevate mood), dopamine (which creates a sense of pleasure and reward), and oxytocin (the “bonding hormone” that fosters trust and empathy). Because of this biological response, volunteering actively reduces stress and anxiety, combats depression, lowers mortality rates, and can even lessen symptoms of chronic pain and heart disease. Continue reading →

23Mar/23

Management lessons from Ted Lasso: the importance of clear goals and positive feedback

March 23, 2023BusinessChidiebere Ogbonnaya, Chris Brown, Computer languages, Creative Commons, Jamie Tart, Lasso, Motivation, Programming languages, Regression analysis, Sam Obisanya, Social groups, Team, Ted Lasso, Well-beingadmin

Chidiebere Ogbonnaya, University of Kent

Apple TV’s wildly successful comedy, Ted Lasso, has returned for a third series. The show’s well-meaning, if bumbling, American coach of fictional English football team AFC Richmond is known for his motivational speeches. Take this example from the first series:

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20Mar/23

Seven tips for finding happiness at work

March 20, 2023BusinessArticles, Cary Cooper, Creative Commons, Emotions, Happiness, Human behavior, Mental health, Occupational stress, Positive psychology, Psychological stress, Psychology, Quality of life, United Kingdom, Welfare economics, Well-beingadmin

Cary Cooper, University of Manchester

Work, it’s something most of us do though it isn’t always enjoyable. Whether it’s long hours, gruelling tasks or just the repetitive nature of a day-to-day routine, work can sometimes be something we have to do rather than something we want to do.

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