The desire to help others is a natural part of being human; it creates a bond between you and those that you choose to help. We often feel the urge to help when a tragedy strikes or when we see someone struggling in life. What is important to know is that when you choose to help others you may actually be helping yourself in the process.
When you take the time to help someone, they will be more likely and willing to help you when you need it. If someone knows that you would go out of their way to help them, they are more likely to reciprocate should you ever need help with anything, personal or business related. Although, you may discover that not everyone is willing to return the favor, which is perfectly fine and is not a reflection on you and should not be taken personally.
Choosing to help others is also a great way to make a positive impact for your community, your business and you. Listing your volunteer experience on LinkedIn is an effective way to stand out and get noticed. Many businesses would rather work with someone who is willing to give of themselves and help others over someone who is only driven by business. Do not hesitate to list any and all volunteer experience you have, it is something that you should be proud of and not hide.
Helping others is a great way to improve your overall attitude towards life. Seeing the smile that you have put on someone’s face can be reward enough, but you will also notice that when you choose to help someone, you will begin to feel better about yourself.