The Gift Of Givingby David Holloway bsc, msc Updated 03/05/2021 “Happiness doesn't result from what we get, but from what we give.” ― Ben Carson
Psychology researchers Ed O'Brien from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Samantha Kassirer of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management carried out two related independent studies of giving. They discovered that happiness declined less often or not at all if they repeatedly gave gifts to others as opposed to getting the same gifts themselves. Such behaviours are mediated by chemicals called endorphins. So give something back to the world and you will light up the sky of those around you and your own path to happiness will be easier. Interestingly our mental wellbeing may even be hardwired for giving in the brain as different brain regions are activated when giving and receiving. For example, oxytocin, the 'love' chemical, and serotonin which both create a feeling of warmth such as from a big hug. Be happy and love. By giving one gift you create a happiness cycle, that may trigger more happiness. Gifts are given by animals as well. Male chimpanzees give to females, something done by birds and insects too. Usually the hedonic adaptation (happiness balancer) is responsible for us feeling less happiness every time the same experience event or activity happens. For our brains get accustomed to the best things and want more. So give a gift today! It may make YOU happier than the person in receipt of the gift. by the peak soap team Updated 03/05/2021 Paper Soap PackagingHiya everyone! Just a quick message to let you all know we have now moved over to the 100% plastic free paper packaging for all of our Deli and Face bars. Many of you requested that we provide less plastic and more paper and so we have done just that! We have retained our characteristic Pink Mailer as this is the only way to keep your deliveries dry and protected whilst in transit and in the rain. All of our boxes are also 100% cardboard and can be recycled easily. We hope this meets with everyone's approval. Please comment below or let us know if you have any more suggestions or requests and we will look at and carefully consider every one. Archives April 2021 Categories All |