Wait, what? Why is this tip included in our Financial Friday posts?

Here's the thing, we need to change how we look at and use money. As you are on your financial journey, you may realize the focus on knowing and controlling what and where you are spending your money. That is because your money has a specific use. Take some time to think about people and causes that matter to you. Even before you have money freed up you can still serve others by giving your time, talents, or items you no longer use.

When we spend money on entertainment or accumulate stuff, we are releasing dopamine - that feel-good chemical in our brains that causes us to want more. Serving others also releases dopamine and puts us in the giving spirit. It helps us realize that we matter and can make a difference, a fundamental desire for every human. So serving others is actually a more satisfying dose of dopamine because it is sustainable and comes in many forms other than money. Then you have the additional benefit of dopamine in that you want more, which is a good thing when serving others. Take it for a spin and watch your finances and so many other areas of your life improve just by donating your time and talents to serve others.

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