Commentary on Giving and helping others is good for you

Source: 5 Ways Giving Is Good for You By Jill Suttie, Jason Marsh | December 13, 2010 

1. Giving makes us feel happy. A 2008 study by Harvard Business School professor Michael Norton and colleagues found that giving money to someone else lifted participants’ happiness more that spending it on themselves (despite participants’ prediction that spending on themselves would make them happier). Happiness expert Sonja Lyubomirsky, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Riverside, saw similar results when she asked people to perform five acts of kindness each week for six weeks.

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PARTY	VOTING POSITION/ POLICY	Policy link
Questions asked for the 2014 election	Welfare Vouchers for At-Risk Will you SUPPORT or OPPOSE changes in welfare payments to include vouchers which limit spending on booze, drugs, tobacco, gambling and other expenses when a child’s welfare is at risk? GREEN answers support the Conservative position.
	Jamie Whyte OPPOSES	Policy link
	Peter Dunne SUPPORTS	Policy link
	Winston Peters OPPOSES	Policy link
	John Key NO RESPONSE	Policy link
	Colin Craig SUPPORTS	Policy link

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About this organisation For over 60 years, World Vision has been working towards eliminating poverty and its causes. Five generations of Kiwis have stood with World Vision, working together to overcome poverty and build brighter futures. Over 1 million young people have engaged in the 40 Hour Famine, many have gone on to sponsor a child, and dug deep when an emergency strikes. This engagement is reciprocal. A little of the unique spirit of Aotearoa has blossomed in the hearts of countless children and their communities through the letters, messages and actions of our Kiwi staff and supporters. Note: The below image is a recent screen grab and may not be up to date. Click on the image to see the latest info.