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June 10, 2025 15 mins

Feeling a little lost? Looking for a way to boost your happiness, build new skills, and genuinely feel more connected to the world? This week on iDulting, Kathy and Paul explore "Good Deeds, Good Life: How Volunteering Levels Up Your Life." We're diving deep into the powerful and often surprising benefits of volunteering and community service for young adults.

Forget everything you thought you knew about volunteering! We'll reveal how dedicating your time to others can significantly reduce stress, improve your mental well-being, and expand your social circle. Whether you're trying to figure out your passion, gain real-world experience, or simply want to add more meaning to your adulting journey, this episode is your guide.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The unexpected mental health boosts that come from helping others, including fighting anxiety and depression.
  • How volunteering builds essential life skills like leadership, communication, and problem-solving that employers crave.
  • The "helper's high" and why contributing to your community just makes you feel good.
  • The power of giving back to foster empathy and a deeper sense of purpose.

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