How to be more selfless

In honor of Memorial Day, let’s talk about selflessness and veteran-owned businesses. [Healthline]( [Wellness Wire]( IN a nutshell Happy Memorial Day, everyone. Before we dive in, we’d like to take a moment to recognize and thank all military personnel and their families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We’d also like to thank you for reading our newsletter on a holiday. In honor of those we celebrate today, we’re highlighting the health benefits of being selfless, and [how to practice it]( so you can reap those perks. We’re also covering: • [coffee](, [skin care](, and [nutrition]( veteran-owned or supported businesses • [mental health in the military]( • [7 signs of magnesium deficiency]( • [different types of grief]( Be well, Morgan Mandriota Newsletter Editor, Healthline Written by Morgan Mandriota May 29, 2023 • 3 min read [Want less pain and more joy? Consider being more selfless]( what’s got us buzzing [Want less pain and more joy? Consider being more selfless]( Selflessness, defined. Being selfless, aka [altruistic](, means you care more about other people’s well-being than your own. You’ll go out of your way to ensure someone else is healthy, happy, and safe without expecting anything in return. (Do you think altruism truly exists? Tell us at wellnesswire@healthline.com!) Health benefits of selflessness. According to a [2019 report](, prosocial behavior can: - increase sense of community - [boost mood]( - protect against [cognitive decline]( - offer a sense of purpose - reduce [loneliness]( - relieve physical pain “By performing small acts of kindness on a daily basis, these can add up to big differences in the world,” says psychologist [Dr. Jessica Myszak](. How can you become more selfless? There are many ways to serve others. For starters, try incorporating some of these acts into your everyday life whenever you can: - increase sense of community - Check in with your neighbors and co-workers. - Open the door for someone. - Offer to help a friend or family member with a project. - Volunteer at a soup kitchen, assisted living facility, or animal shelter. Read more about being selfish and selfless: - [Altruism: Examples and types of altruistic behavior]( - [Are some parrots selfless?]( - [How to be (positively) selfish: 7 ways to focus on you]( great finds Editor faves with health perks You know those great finds you just *have* to tell your friends about? That’s how we feel about the products we recommend here. Every pick has been [vetted by our editorial team](, and we genuinely think it’ll make your life better. [Black Rifle Coffee Company]( [Black Rifle Coffee Company]( This veteran-owned business creates delicious coffee that packs twice the caffeine punch of your average bean. 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