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Gifting is good for your health.

Writer's picture: Sarah HobbsSarah Hobbs

Updated: Nov 7, 2023

I am on a mission with my company Karma Well Health Technologies; to increase the vibrational frequency of the world by bridging those who have the means to support healing and those who are struggling together, while remaining committed to the health and abundance of practitioner providers, but did you know that gifting care helps improve the health of the "gifter", the recipient as well as the provider of care?


The following are some of the communal and individual health benefits of gifting wellness and soulful services;


Release of Feel-Good Neurotransmitters: When you give a gift, your brain releases dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. This makes you feel good and creates a sense of happiness and satisfaction. Similarly, when someone receives a gift, their brain experiences a similar release of dopamine, leading to increased feelings of joy and gratitude.

Strengthening Social Bonds: Gifting plays a crucial role in building and maintaining social bonds. In our evolutionary history, cooperation and social connections were essential for survival. Giving and receiving gifts can strengthen these bonds by fostering trust and reciprocity, which are valuable for social cohesion and support networks.


Reduction of Stress: The act of giving has been shown to reduce stress and promote emotional well-being. When you give a thoughtful gift, it can boost your mood and reduce your own stress levels. Similarly, receiving a gift can have stress-reducing effects as it makes the recipient feel appreciated and valued.


Boosting Self-Esteem: Gifting can enhance one's self-esteem and self-worth. When you give a meaningful gift, it can boost your self-esteem by reinforcing your ability to make others happy and create positive relationships. For the recipient, receiving a thoughtful gift can also improve their self-esteem and feelings of self-worth.


Enhancing Empathy and Altruism: Gifting encourages empathy and altruism, which are important social and psychological traits. When you put thought into selecting a gift that will bring joy to someone else, it enhances your ability to understand their needs, desires, and emotions. This strengthens your capacity for empathy and altruistic behavior.


Creating Positive Memories: Gifting creates positive memories for both the giver and the recipient. These memories can be a source of happiness and nostalgia, reinforcing the positive aspects of your relationship and promoting long-lasting bonds.


Sense of Purpose and Fulfillment: The act of giving can provide a sense of purpose and fulfillment. Knowing that you've made someone's day better and contributed positively to their life can be deeply rewarding and fulfilling.


Improved Well-Being: The positive emotions associated with gifting can contribute to an overall sense of well-being and improved mental health. Gifting is often linked to increased happiness, reduced feelings of loneliness, and a greater sense of life satisfaction.

In conclusion, gifting is not just a cultural tradition; it has biological and psychological underpinnings that make it a meaningful and beneficial practice. Whether you're the giver or the recipient, the act of giving and receiving gifts can have positive effects on your mental and emotional well-being, strengthen social bonds, and enhance your overall quality of life.


Karma Well Health is a gifting health and wellness market place - if you are a practitioner and you have a service offering for in person or online health wellness, we want to invite you to collaborate with us at Karma Well Health.


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