The Upsides and Downsides of Giving

Pitching: A fictional short-short story

Be a Book Giver: Why and How You Should Give Away Books

More Effective Altruism

Giving as Healing: A tool for enhancing your mental health

After a talk by famed psychiatrist Karl Menninger, an audience member asked what to do about a patient who felt a nervous breakdown coming on. Everyone expected Menninger to recommend in-depth therapy or drugs. Instead, he suggested, "Leave your house, find someone in need, and do something to help that person.”

Indeed my clients and I have found that giving can be healing. That may be especially important today. The double-whammy of the COVID lockdown and racial roiling is making many people sadder and more anxious. For example, a Statista analysis of government statistics finds anxiety and depression spiking.

Of course, everyone chooses to give differently, but my Psychology Today article today offer some ideas to spur your thinking

Tips on Wise Charitable Giving

Warren Buffett said it's easier to make money than to give it away.

That may be true even for you and me who don't have anywhere near as much to give away. My PsychologyToday.com article today offers tips on getting the most bang and personal satisfaction from your charity dollars