Spreading Good Cheer ePromotion - Day 4

Sharing the Cheer with Others

Volunteering during the holidays (and any other time of the year) can be a great way to share good cheer with others. While you may be stressing over holiday preparations and extra work, others are stressing over where to find their next meal. And, volunteering and giving is not without its rewards. Most people feel a sense of accomplishment, joy, and satisfaction knowing that they selflessly helped someone else, even a complete stranger. So, find a way to share the cheer with others this holiday season. It may be volunteering at a local food bank, maybe it is cleaning out closets and toy boxes to donate to a local shelter, or it could be volunteering to bring some holiday cheer to a nursing home.

However you choose to do it, share your good fortune with others. Get your entire family involved in the effort and make it a holiday tradition. You will probably find that bringing a little bit of happiness to someone else will put a big smile on your own face.

Terri Sitrin, LCSW, ACSW, CEAP | EAP Consultant, Dallas District | USPS EAP

214-353-6996 | TLSitrin@magellanhealth.com

Magellan Health Inc.,  2341 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, TX  75220-4415 Go to www.EAP4YOU.com or call 800-EAP-4YOU (800-327-4968) TTY: 877-492-7341

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