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Video Explains Why People Feel Better When They Help Others

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Oct 14, 2015 05:56am EDT

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Is it really better to give than to receive? Why do people feel better when they help others? Is there a scientific explanation as to why no matter how mean a person is, he still has this inclination to help others or give something away?

The guys from AsapTHOUGHT made a video on why it really is better to give than to receive. There is a satisfaction we feel when we give something away or when we help somebody out, and science can explain that. Aside from the satisfaction we feel when we help others out, studies also revealed that there is a reward center in our brain that is activated when we buy things for others.

Another reason why we are inclined to help out those who are in need is because of the “mirror” response in our brains. We tend to see ourselves in their situation so we want to help them out.

Watch AsapTHOUGHT’s full explanation here:

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It’s no brainer! Humans are wired to help out each other. If you instantly want to feel good, try helping someone out or maybe treat your friends to dinner. I’m sure you’d get a kick out of it.

So, have you helped someone out today? Leave a comment below.