SOCIAL MEDIA MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD

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The How of Happiness, a book written by Sonja Lyubomirsky, has changed my life.

Sonja is a scientist and she’s studied & measured all the things that make people happy.   She says most people mistakenly think that wealth, beauty, & fame are the keys to happiness.  But she says it’s actually the little things we do every day that make the difference.

She’s identified twelve techniques that increase happiness & asks her readers to select two or three they think might work for them.

One of the techniques I chose is to practice acts of kindness—doing good things for others whether friends or strangers– & social media gives me those opportunities.

My friends know I have lots of connections and I receive requests regularly to help people find jobs, connect with potential clients, or to network with others to help them in their career or social life. 

I get a great deal of satisfaction & happiness from these little acts of kindness.

Here’s a hand written note I recently received. 

“Thank you so much for your help in my efforts to obtain a position at blank company.  It is so incredible to have friends like you at this difficult time in my life.  This type of friendship is what will help me make it to better days.  Thank you so much.”

People often jump on social media with a selfish plan to help themselves, but to be successful; your plan should be to help others.  You will feel better about yourself, gain pleasure, and your success will come.  This is David Sher, your WeMentor guy, saying it’s not what you know, but whOO you know.