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Volunteering has given me back my sanity

Well maybe not my whole sanity…

I have been a little down lately. I discovered something today - volunteering has greatly improved my mental state. I do not know if there is any evidence other than the way I feel - but my words of advice are to get out there and help people that have less than you do. Do something to give back to society and you will reap the benefit of just feeling better.

I am a member of the Fort Vancouver Lions Club and today we helped on of our local elementary schools to have an awesome PlayDay - a fun day at the end of the school year. It may not sound like much but the kids really appreciated the “end of year tradition” and I left with a much better outlook on my life. The next time you are feeling down give it a try - volunteer!

Dotty

Tags: Lions, mental health, Volunteering