Let’s extend our helping hands to others in need

In a market-driven economy, people who are underprivileged often suffer the most due to the lack of resources. In times of trouble, we can extend our support to the needy even more so. The idea “It is more blessed to give than to receive” is actually supported by research.

In a 2016 study, participants were divided into 4 groups. The first group was instructed to do acts of kindness to oneself. The second and third groups were instructed to do acts of kindness to another person and the community respectively. The last group was to carry out the daily routine as usual. Over a period of 1 month, it was found that the two types of prosocial behaviours led to a greater increase in psychological flourishing.

In times filled with challenges and uncertainties, let’s reach beyond ourselves and extend our helping hands to our community.