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The Self-Care Trend You’re Missing Out On

In the age of social media, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the latest self-care trend. From bath bombs to meditation apps, self-care can be both exhausting and expensive. Luckily, the secret to increasing your sense of well-being may be easier than you think.

June 6, 2019

In the age of social media–particularly Instagram–it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the latest self-care trend. From bath bombs to meditation apps, self-care can be both exhausting and expensive. A recent report showed that the global wellness industry grew 12.8% from 2015-2017, from a $3.7 trillion to a $4.2 trillion market.

So, what’s the answer to increasing your sense of health and well-being?

It turns out, the secret to taking better care of yourself may actually lie in taking care of others. The path to personal wellness could be as simple as volunteering your time and talents.

According to Dr. Reed V. Tuckson, Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs at UnitedHealth Group and author of “The Doctor in the Mirror,” people who volunteer consistently feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Volunteering helps individuals:

  • Connect and Socialize – Many people who volunteer develop new friendships as a result of their experience.
  • Feel Physically Healthier – 75% of people report that volunteering makes them feel physically healthier. They are also more likely to say their health has improved.
  • Strengthen Mental and Emotional Health – Volunteers have better scores than non-volunteers on nine measures of emotional well-being, including personal independence, capacity for rich interpersonal relationships, and overall satisfaction with life. Volunteering also improves mood and self-esteem indicators.
  • Manage Stress – Volunteers are more likely than the average U.S. adult to report that they feel calm and peaceful AND have good energy most of the time.
  • Find a Sense of Purpose – Volunteering helps individuals learn valuable things about the world and about themselves, gaining a sense of purpose from helping those in need.
  • Feel More in Control of their Health – Volunteers consider themselves more knowledgeable about their health and chronic conditions. They are more likely to seek out information about their health and will discuss their health with their doctor more frequently than non-volunteers.
A group from BB&T volunteers building dressers for the Furniture Bank

So, next time you’re writing morning intentions in your gratitude journal and drinking your Bulletproof coffee, why not Google volunteer opportunities in your area? You might be surprised what you discover.

Filed Under: Special Interest Tagged With: Health, Mental Health, UnitedHealth Group, Volunteers

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We are so #grateful for the team of dedicated #volunteers who volunteer their time & expertise on our Board of Directors. Today we welcome five newly elected members: Deborah Brewer, Yog Hari, Ed Holland, Deirdre John, and John Magnuson. (Learn about them through our linktree)

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We've got a special shout out to @championhouseofcare and @beyoubegreatnonprofit for their tireless commitment to helping the seniors displaced from Magnolia Apartments since Christmas Day. @CrisisAssistMin is proud to be working alongside these passionate grassroots organizations and @housingcollab_ to help craft individual plans to get our neighbors back into stable housing while ensuring their basic needs continue to be met.

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These community-minded Deltas celebrated Founder's Day last week by inspecting and preparing donated goods for Free Store shoppers. With their help, families shopping free of charge will find essentials to help them live with dignity this week.

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The King Center's theme for MLK Day 2023 is "It Start's With Me: Cultivating A Beloved Community Mindset to Transform Unjust Systems." Fifty-five years after his death, we still see the impacts of unjust systems every day at Crisis Assistance Ministry.  Read more in this weekend's blog (link in bio)

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Crisis Assistance Ministry will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of  Martin Luther King Day. The office will be closed to all customers, volunteers, staff, and donors. Typical hours resume on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

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Families in Charlotte, and across the country, are struggling to make ends meet. Inflation has outpaced wage growth. People are working harder than ever but still falling behind on rent and utilities. People need more money. But could we use policy to get more money into the hands of those who need it the most? This week's blog takes a look at the potential for Guaranteed Basic Income here in the Queen City. (Link in bio)
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Just one more day before we're back to "normal." So, @CrisisAssistMin is closed January 2, 2023,  and will return to typical business hours tomorrow, January 3.
(Financial assistance 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Free Store by appointment 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Donation drop off 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

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Wishing you hope, warmth, & light in the new year and beyond.
(P.S. @crisisassistmin will be closed tomorrow, January 2, and reopen with typical hours on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.)

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"Everybody wants to have that light shine."
Nikki shares what the holidays mean to her family as we reach the end of the year.  Looking back, she's grateful for the help of the community to get her through a financial crisis and back on her feet moving toward economic mobility.
Thousands more families will seek that same kind of help -- to stay safely housed, to keep utilities flowing, to provide clothing and household goods, and to rebuild financial stability -- in 2023.
Visit our quick links to learn more and to make a tax-deductible year-end gift to help more of our neighbors in the coming year.
Oh, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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