Finding our place in the world can be challenging. Some young adults feel overwhelmed by the endless opportunities out there. Choosing which avenue to take in life can be an exhausting decision that leaves some feeling clueless and stuck. Engagement with the outside community is extremely important for several reasons. By being involved in the […]

Productivity seems to outweigh connectivity. Young adults ages 18-22 have been determined as the “loneliest generation”. More isolated and disconnected than the elderly among us. Kind of impressive, but kind of sad. “Set the bar high,” they said, but perhaps that’s hindering us from meaningful interactions in our day-to-day lives. The root of the cause […]

Recent research has taught us a great deal about the philanthropic happiness effect; a demonstrable link between the act of serving and volunteering and the overall contentment and life satisfaction of the volunteer. In fact, the likelihood of volunteers being very happy rose 7 percent among those who volunteered monthly and 12 percent of those […]