Although to some this may just be stating the obvious, a new report to be published in the Journal of Research in Personality asserts that there is a new incentive to doing good things for others: It makes you happier.

Michael Steger, a psychologist at the University of Louisville in Kentucky, wondered which behavior makes people happier—seeking pleasure or doing good?

Steger and his colleagues put the question to a group of undergrads as part of a study… Read the rest of the article to find out what he learned.

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Are you looking to boost your HQ (happiness quotient)?   Whether it’s working on the Bounty Farm, helping to start a new community garden, harvesting food for families in need, or a slew of other actitivies, we have plenty of opportunities at Petaluma Bounty for you, your family and friends.   Just fill out our on-line volunteer form and let us know about your volunteer interests and availability.  We promise we’ll help you to feel happier (and build a healthier Petaluma food system in the process)!