everybody could boast ! Thank you sgbrown for your comment, compliment, and vote. whonunuwho from United States on July 29, 2012: Thanks Millionaire Tips, this is a wonderful hub and should be shared with everyone. For important regulatory information, please visit our Disclosures Page. What’s more, it can eliminate the feeling of failure or self doubt that many infertile couples suffer from prior to adoption- which in turn can also help remove any bitterness or insecurities that families may be dealing with, and begin the process of building a family. Address: 2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95833 or PO Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818. This, in turn, means that helping each other may be a natural instinct. Not expecting or receiving anything in return is a bonus. If the team is a well-organized one, this also ensures better productivity, often higher quality, more creative output, longer-lasting motivation, greater efficiency and faster delivery. The productivity of a team versus those of an individual has obvious benefits for the creative project. Now imagine that besides the sync problem, there are 12 different brand new issues that have cropped up in the project — the chances that you have the answer to each is quite small. He would ask the recipient to pay the favor forward to three other people. When you perform a good deed, there is a possibility that someone may have seen you, or may have been told about your good deed. They don't take a lot of time and make such a big difference. Running your own business? © 2020 Cogswell University of Silicon Valley | 191 Baypointe Parkway, San Jose, CA 95134 | 800.264.7955. Sherri from Southeastern Pennsylvania on March 15, 2012: Thank you, Millionaire Tips, for linking back to my hub on charitable giving. For this reason, we’ve compiled a number of different reasons and scenarios that seem to explain why people help each other. Why is it so important to give back to your community? Without having to lecture or cajole others, simply by doing, you influence and lead others by your example. Imagine, if the composer submitted the score via email, the director instructed the sound designers only via written notes, the director of photography shot the scenes based on a reference picture and the animators only got a printed list of character attributes; the production would quickly fall apart. I appreciate the vote, comment, and the share. thumbs up and getting shared everywhere possible by me. Thank you teaches12345, Sunita-Sharma and AudreyHowitt. But, when collaboration happens organically, the benefits are enormous on many levels. Shasta Matova (author) from USA on April 01, 2012: Thank you talfonso. Sure you can find the answer online. Will share with my followers. On the other hand, working with people who think differently (and might be even hard to collaborate with) has its own benefits: forms of creative disruption. A great thing about study groups is that they rely on reciprocity. Why do we help those in need? In an article published by BestHealthMag, writer Lisa Bendell references a study performed by York University, in which a number of candidates were asked to act in a helpful way towards other people. Doing good deeds makes us feel good and could make the world a better place. Direct, personal benefits of collaboration and teamwork. And this is just one of many similar situations. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Not only can you achieve more, but you can also engage and participate more in your education- which can provide endless benefits for you as a student. Thanks for sharing this important message. "Helping others is very important. WSCUC is an accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You could have thread it through the Forum's recent contest! Well done. Question: What if you do a good deed for a person, but they don't do the same to another? There is also an annual International Pay It Forward Day that helps remind people to do so. Shasta Matova (author) from USA on March 18, 2012: Thank you eye say. I understand the questioning, since some benefits just feel ickier than others. I just found about International Pay it Forward Day while doing research for this hub - I'm glad to pass the message on. May just be a kind word to someone, tithes or gifting to others...whatever the act of kindness is, it is always a warm gesture from the heart that counts. Imagine that you’re editing a video, and you’re facing an audio sync problem that must be solved in order to continue working. The experience also made me realize that helping other people is an important part of living a good life. Helping each other in relationships can allow us to improve our relationship, better endure stress, and beat difficult conditions like addictions. There are so many reasons to do good deeds that go way beyond simply helping the recipient of the deed. Volunteering, for example, does society good by improving our economy. Your contribution, no matter what the intention is behind it, will still help make you a better person and the world a better place. Working in a team is like a puzzle; every member has a unique shape that becomes part of the big picture. It’s organic learning by collaboration. talfonso from Tampa Bay, FL on April 01, 2012: I'm planning to volunteer, and I had even before I read this wonderful Hub! However, statistics also suggest that helping children through adoption can also help the family doing the adopting. Posted May 30, 2018 You have vendors, suppliers, and most importantly, clients to communicate with. Am glad to read this good hub. Shasta Matova (author) from USA on March 17, 2012: Thank you dilipchandra12. We tend to walk around blindly, focus on our own needs to often. Best, Steph. Would it not be simpler for them to do what they are trained to do without having to share their ideas, without having to agree to a compromise that satisfies someone else’s taste, without feeling obligated to give up ideas in order to incorporate the thinking of others into the work? Seeing others acting benevolently inspires others to do the same. According to data supplied by the article, the website has had over 6,000 success stories worldwide. But it can go even farther than that. Authentic values are those by which a life can be lived, which can form a people that produces great deeds and thoughts. This could be anything, ranging from sports to crafts to reading. Which means that over 6,000 strangers were able to accomplish their dreams of starting a family by helping each other. Almost a tongue twister, but certainly words to live by. According to an article published by the New York Times, recent studies suggest that helping each other may not be something we learn- but something we’re born with. The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention. In fact, data provided by American Adoptions shows that 88 percent of adoptive parents describe themselves as a “happy” couple, whereas only 83 percent of non-adoptive parents would also describe themselves as “happy” couples. They can reflect on their response to critiques, to the pressure of time and responsibility. Our worldview is expanded, and our perspective changes. That certainly is paying it forward in a very big way! Thank you CathySue. Shasta Matova (author) from USA on November 16, 2014: Thank you for your insight Chaitanya. During any project, you get to know professionals from other disciplines. If you give you should give not because someone tells you too or you are going to be recognized for it or the premise of going to heaven. Companies recognize this value. But this isn’t just limited to romantic relationships. This means that 90% of employees believe that, to a degree, some of the decisions being made by their colleagues are bad. Social norms are things that are accepted by society, because they do good for society. Helping each other out in a community is pretty common. What’s more, helping colleagues on an emotional level can also improve work performance. This means that society depends on individuals donating their time, because it helps generate the good economy that our society is built on. Cogswell University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue. I would go as far as saying that the chances to get hired by any company with more than 10 employees are greatly improved if you have some collaborative work experience under your belt and on your résumé. It was an extremely helpful Hub; the explaining of 'giving' as a two-way, powerfully beneficial virtue. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on March 14, 2012: I love this and concur completely...or is that completely concur? When there is a natural disaster, imagine how much faster the recovery would be if people helped each other instead of looting and looking out for their own self interest. You should give not because you have to, are told to or have an incentive to, but because you WANT to. (Ok, I had to have spellcheck's help on that!) Another related example is adoption. One of the first questions asked in a standard interview is “Do you work well in a team?”. Ishwaryaa Dhandapani from Chennai, India on March 16, 2012: What a thoughtful and considerate hub on good deeds! However, society benefitting from you helping others isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Robert Erich from California on November 11, 2012: Another great article! Now, just to be clear, I’m not an idealist who thinks that love and charity alone is all that matters. What I’m saying is that helping others should be done as much as possible. I think our views complement each other well. What is multi-professionalism and why it gives you freedom? As entrepreneurs, freelancers and social media moguls rise in the ranks- your rights as a working individual are changing. Human society is based on cooperation, and our survival as a species may be directly linked to helping each other. Thanks for the share. Cogswell University of Silicon Valley is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 985 Atlantic Avenue. George Eliot. But more importantly, it suggests that you have the ability to help others, which in turn can maximize productivity in the workplace. Seeing and solving the same problem with someone else’s mind requires someone else to be there, to be able to communicate his/her experience, and to be willing to share his/her approach. In fact, it is possible that there are many people out there whose problems are much worse than yours. Answer: The focus of this article is helping others, and returning a valuable item is indeed a good thing to do. The website provides lots of ideas for the different activities people are doing around the world, ideas about what you can do, business cards you can print to share the message, and a place where you can share your stories. Whether you are employed by a large corporation or a small shop, you have a boss, a director or supervisor and colleagues. Answer: When I do a good deed for a person, I do not expect anything from them. This allows you to take reasonable chances and walk in the world unafraid. Useful, awesome & beautiful. We are taught in AA that it is our responsibility to do service to others as a way of getting out of ourselves and learning humility in the process. You see the world in a more positive light. A famous person may get some free publicity by showing up at a charitable event. Jesus paid your way and it is his glory that we fall down and worship him and throw our crowns and awards at his feet for he is worthy of all the glory ! I appreciate your kindness - it certainly has helped me. This means you have to perform good deeds regularly. I loved that movie so much, and I always helped people as a child, but never knew why I had, it just felt right and so in adulthood its increased as well. Good deeds sure are POWER packed and they help fill up our piggy bank of good karma's :). The person who is the receiver of a good deed or random act of kindness has gotten some help. You have done a good deed by writing and sharing this wonderful and caring story. Sally's Trove has presented her motivations for giving in her hub and I will be modifying my hub to bring up that topic. Which also means that if coworkers helped each other make decisions, then they could ensure that the absolute best decision is made- which in turn could improve the productivity and subsequent success of a business. C E Clark from North Texas on November 10, 2012: Lots of good reasons to help people less fortunate than oneself and to basically do the right thing. Don’t underestimate these connections, even though at the time they might seem practically meaningless! Anonymous. By building a reputation as an honorable person, you will feel powerful and be able to stand taller, and present yourself as someone who is worth hiring and promoting. There is also the possibility that they will do a good deed for someone else and I will not be informed or will not find out about it. Excellent hub and if you don't mind I'm going to share it. But, looking up the solution in an article or video would halt your creative workflow for long minutes, possibly hours, taking you out of the “zone” of creative work. It is a social activity for those who may feel isolated and alone. These people can help you by being customers, or provide the networking contacts to get supplies and other resources and support for your business. I agree, giving is a form of love, and it is there are many rewards that come from it, whether it is to make you feel better about yourself, gain a new perspective, or going to heaven. This good deed warms his heart as well as fills his stomach. I still make decisions based upon my self-interest. They are not obligated to do a good deed for me, nor are they obligated to do a good deed for anyone else. Cynthia B Turner from Georgia on July 29, 2012: Hi, I like "any day is a good day to do good deeds." Family, health, education and work all have some element of help that is pretty much necessary to the efficient function of these systems. You may question your own motivation if you are giving for these reasons instead of giving simply for the sake of giving. #100, Alameda, CA 94504, (510)748-9001. www.wscuc.org. In fact, according to the Alberta Health Services , supporting your coworkers with emotional problems can prevent them from lowering their work performance. These three people, in turn, would also help three other people and ask them to pay it forward. And like many other instances in this list, that’s because society can benefit from it. In fact, research conducted by the University of London suggests that working in groups can significantly raise “levels of achievement” and that it doubles students’ “active engagement in learning”. The team experience also teaches each member something about the work and work habits of others. Voted up and Socially shared. too many times! Employers not only recognize, but increasingly more often, And, among the many long-term benefits of collaboration and teamwork in the creative industry, one must not neglect the power of networking while on the job! Working in a team, or even. I hope that I can give you even more reasons to do even more good deeds than you currently do. Ruchira, I added karma and reincarnation to the religion section. My purpose was to question motives for giving, specifically my own. In a study conducted by James Coan, researchers administered mild electric shocks to a number of women. Even though the world didn't really change, your perspective causes you to look at it in a better light. In the movie, Good Deeds, Wesley Deeds meets someone from outside his socioeconomic level, and gets a whole new perspective in life. If not, why would 90% of us do it? They can analyze their own skills, efficiency and reactions to requests. Hillary from Atlanta, GA on March 15, 2012: Beautiful hub. peachy from Home Sweet Home on October 19, 2014: well one thing for sure, GOD is watching everyone's move now and then. I did not know that was a part of AA, but it makes complete sense to me. Voting up and awesome! Whoever you are, there is always someone who is poorer and there is always someone who is richer. As you become generous, you feel powerful and walk taller. By focusing on someone other than yourself, you are reminded that you are not the only one in the world that has problems. Helping others means to give happiness to others which should be the purpose of life. Whether you tithe to your religious organization or give alms to the poor, doing good deeds is a way to get to heaven for these religions. By focusing on someone other than yourself, you are reminded that you are not the only one in the world that has problems. Thank you SanneL, I wasn't thinking of this hub as being an act of giving, but I guess in a way it is. You can lead by example to help the world become a better place that values generosity and sharing. I didn't know about Pay it Forward Day! Being able to experience the role of each and every puzzle piece, regardless of the professional area or discipline they come from, helps each individual realize his/her own role and that role’s importance in the entire project. It is easy to get busy in the hustle and bustle of daily life and forget the important things. Meet Someone. In an article by Click2Houston, founder Ivan Fatovick stated that his job entails finding a stranger to complement a person looking for a “50-50 coparent” arrangement. Collaboration benefits for the creative project. Thanks for your insight. Helping your community is an opportunity for you to grow as a person, to better understand how you fit into the world around you. And, among the many long-term benefits of collaboration and teamwork in the creative industry, one must not neglect the power of networking while on the job! This, in turn, means that you can avoid conditions like depression and anxiety; simply by following your natural instinct to help those in need. Again I really enjoyed this article. great topic, great energy to put out into the world, I can feel the sunshine from here! I enjoyed reading it and I've always been a fan of Suze Orman. You develop a reputation as a good moral person. Do because you want to. It’s free, immediate, and sticks better too. Unfortunately, most of us aren’t reaping the benefits of said hobbies. thanks. Similar minds with similar experiences often see the same solution to a challenge — but this might be only one of the possible solutions, and not necessarily the best. We don’t have to go farther than Hollywood to see the potential of individuals with various specialties (or simply various personal strengths) working together. A team of two would have twice the chance, and a team of 10 would have a tenfold chance to have the answer within the group — right away, right there, at no cost. Thanks for SHARING. We do want to make sure God sees us doing good deeds instead of bad ones. Research published by the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, discusses a study conducted by Brunstein, Dangelmayer and Scultheiss (1996)- which investigated how romantic couples helping each other can improve their relationship. Caelee Andrefski, Sophomore, Blue Mountain "Helping others is important because it gives others the opportunity to help you feel better about yourself." Looking at it as an obligation, a forced collaboration isn’t going to reveal the many benefits that working in a team has. You know you've done a good deed when your heart is happy. Green Lotus, that's true, sometimes we need to be reminded until it becomes a part of our nature, and even then a little reminder now and then doesn't hurt. I would love it if you shared it. Employers not only recognize, but increasingly more often expect to see collaborative work on individual portfolios in the creative industry. Helping each other, as it turns out, affects pretty much every area of our day to day lives. After 6 months, results suggested that those that consciously helped others were happier and healthier than those that didn’t change their behavior. Substance Abuse And Mental Health Services Administration, Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy. It’s truly one of the best ways to help others, in terms of family. jenniferg78 from Philadelphia, PA on March 14, 2012: Giving is a form of love in my opinion. Study groups are a popular option for college and high school students, and for good reason. And if you think about it, this makes sense. Doing good doesn't 'save' you, but it does show that you are a child of God and that you are in fact already 'saved.' What this reinforces, is the idea that working in a dynamic where you’re helping others can actually help you. When groups of people help each other, it is bound to help society as a whole. In his report, Coan also references how “social support promotes physical healthy” by Dekkers et al., “how it decreases mortality” by Cobb, and how it “increases maintaining behavior” by McNicholas. Sometimes we finish an individual project thinking, “I have the hardest job,” but often seeing what it takes for other team members to do their jobs makes us feel like we should never complain. Many people seem to agree that we help each other out because it’s the social norm. When you donate your time, skills, or money, you are generally doing it to make something better. The women who were aware of their husband’s presence, or holding their hand, showed “decreased neural threat”- or basically less negative brain activity. What’s the best distribution of skills and tasks for the team’s ultimate success? Any day is a good day to do good deeds. Thank you for your insight. When you are generous with others, they will, in turn, be generous with you. Why would a sound designer, a composer, an audio engineer, a video editor, a graphic artist or an animator need to know how to collaborate with others when he or she can simply do the work alone? I have always loved the "pay it forward" concept. Having to deal with professionals of different personalities, backgrounds, education and experience makes you a more effective professional and a better leader, indeed. Fax: (916)263-1897. The larger the creative team, the larger the art project, the greater the value for the individual with an open mindset, who is ready to learn, expand, connect and succeed. #100, Alameda, CA 94504, (510)748-9001. Voted up and useful. And, can you let them help you? it helped me a lot in doing my homework for school. In addition, your good deeds may influence your children and other people in your community to follow suit and do the same or similar kind of giving that you do. If we could all just do a one good deed while we are out and about our business, it would help people to spread the kindness. you cannot expect good deeds to get you into heaven ! They predicted that the women who had their husband’s there for support would react less than those who didn’t. Shasta Matova (author) from USA on March 16, 2012: Thank you ishwaryaa22. Sunita, I agree, actions do speak louder than words. Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression. Sai Chaitanya from INDIA on November 15, 2014: Being in a society, It is our responsibility to do good deeds, by helping people, who needs our help. Well they fulfilled the prediction, and pretty much everything we seem to know about helping each other. Explore our program offerings to help you develop the skills you need for the job you’ll love. Where are your deficiencies (room for improvement) and your strengths (opportunity to lead)? Question: How can you inspire other people to do good ? A well-structured team is capable of achieving results that would take unreasonable amounts of time or require unfeasible resources for an individual to obtain. Shasta Matova (author) from USA on March 14, 2012: Thank you Bill. In his report, Coan also references how “social support promotes physical healthy” by Dekkers et al., “how it decreases mortality” by Cobb, and how it “increases maintaining behavior” by McNicholas. In particular, the study found that couples who helped support each other’s goals, “evaluated their relationship more positively” and that “the support component most strongly related to relationship satisfaction”. Thank you Christy! I'll have to ask Cyndi! The reason why it can improve your health is, as of yet, unclear. In your family relationships, help is key to the wellbeing of everyone involved. Well, for example, according to surveys conducted by ClearCompany: 90% of employees believe that “decision makers should seek other opinions before making final decisions”. Consequently, cross-sharing knowledge within such a team by each of the 10 members would benefit each member tenfold. I think that doing a good deed while meeting people can help me with my business. Let me outline for you the many benefits of performing good deeds. They can re-evaluate their critical thinking and decision-making skills. And what this means in turn, is that if couples help each other out by supporting each other, then they can reduce neurological responses to electric shocks- or generally bad feelings. Thank you for doing a good deed to share my hub. A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. These benefits reflect the importance of teamwork and collaboration in the creative industry. This means that not only are you explaining what you know to other people, which is a good way to revise yourself, but you’re also exposed to different perspectives and useful explanations that can help you learn. Voted up, up, up! Whatever you are able to do, if you feel that you can, just do it! Your hub has fully expressed the love emotion as well, the pay it forward concept was beautiful to use a s an example here Millionaire Tips. (You will know them by their deeds.) Many teaching professionals believe that study groups can create a solid support system, which can reduce the stress of sitting exams, and yield better results for everyone involved. Sharing this. Loved it all and also the videos. What all of these studies mean, is that supporting your partner or spouse can help your health, lower your risk of early death and help you behave in a positive way. So actually, what we may experience when we feel the urge to help is an instinct much like hunger or thirst- something that we’re genetically predisposed to want, regardless of what society says. But it can really affect just about anybody. Whether you call it random acts of kindness, paying it forward, or good deeds, they are very powerful. 20 Ways a Hobby Can Make You Rich and realize your dreams, 5 Steps to Find Happiness and not Destroy the Planet, 9 core rights for the modern day worker pursuing success. Any question a student may have that has not been satisfactorily answered by the University may be directed to the Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education. I agree Sally's Trove - the hubs do complement each other. Wendell Patterson from Alabama on July 30, 2012: So true, this world would be a much better place if everyone practiced the act of giving with regularity. You may get a tax deduction for donating to a charity. Collaborating with creatives who have a similar mindset but different skills or experience can directly benefit you. How friendship helped these famous people to become successful? cathysue5924 from USA on October 21, 2012: Great article. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards contained in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. I've already missed to much in life to not show graditude, to not give back to others. And more importantly, are we helping them because we want to, or because we need to help others in order to help ourselves? Good deeds from good intentions flow; but good intentions only; build for us a place below. it's a great things experiencing a value of good deeds, it always happens when i offer a last amount of money in the church which i needed most for the purpose but i used to sacrifice and later i could receives more amount that i never expect. Portfolio and employment benefits when collaborating with a team. Ruchira from United States on March 14, 2012: good one Shasta. When you do a good deed, you are, of course, helping someone. Sometimes some of your other flaws are wiped out by the good deeds that you perform. Thank you for bringing Pay it Forward Day into light - I have not heard about it till now through you! It is good to give for the sake of giving alone. Thank you Steph for your visit and comment. The article references Doctor Tomasello, who in his book “Why we cooperate”, discusses the behavior of 18 month old babies- and how willing they are to help those in need, even before they’ve had the opportunity to be taught to do so. What a beautiful hub! Most, if not all of us, have a hobby. Every time I stop by to read one of your hubs I am thoroughly impressed and motivated. Your answer, for one, proves to employers that you’re cooperative and friendly- which is key to you establishing good relationships with other employees. In fact, statistics show that in 2009, over 90% of average households in Northern America donated $1600 dollars or more to nonprofit organizations- many of them anonymously. Today, it’s your turn. Immersive, collaborative and designed to unlock your creativity—for over 130 years Cogswell has been helping people turn their passion into their professions. Shasta Matova (author) from USA on July 31, 2012: Thank you Wendell, a lot of people do try to practice this, but you're right, just imagine the impact we would all make as a world community if everyone tried to look out for the others to help them out.
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