People in middle age often feel they give more than they receive. They need a place where giving and receiving support is balanced. Volunteering can create this balance.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
People in middle age often feel they give more than they receive.
They need a place where giving and receiving support is balanced. Volunteering can create this balance.
Many people in middle age feel they give a lot to their work and family. They often do not have a place where others support them back. This feeling is a 'reciprocity deficit'. Volunteering can create a 'reciprocity ring'. In this ring, people offer help and also receive help. It is a space for mutual support without feeling forced.
A manager feels tired from always helping their team and family. The manager starts volunteering at a community center. There, the manager helps others and also receives emotional support from fellow volunteers. This helps the manager feel more balanced.
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People in middle age often feel they give more than they receive. They need a place where giving and receiving support is balanced. Volunteering can create this balance.