When we help others, we help ourselves. In a nutshell, this is the Leap Effect.
LeapAnywhere is the home of having fun and doing good. Underlying all the fun stuff that we do (and that we invite you to do) is the Leap Effect.
Proven by numerous scientific studies and thousands of real-world stories, the Leap Effect is very real.
So we're inviting everyone to be more selfish, have more fun and do more good.
Here are the effects, all 9 of them:
1. Get high.
And it's perfectly legal. Scientific evidence including studies at both Duke and Harvard University proves that endorphins, serotonin and dopamine are released in our brains when we do something charitable or kind for another person. This creates feelings of warmth, energy and euphoria referred to as the "Helper's high".
2. Chill out.
Our nerves calm down when we do good, literally. The chemical reaction from the Helpers High reduces anxiety. Also, the act of helping other people allows us to appreciate how fortunate we are to be healthy, have clean water and enjoy so many luxuries in life.
3. More Immunoglobin A. Oh yeah.
Known as The Mother Theresa effect, a study in which 132 Harvard students were shown a film about Mother Theresa were then tested and it was revealed they had significantly increased levels of Immunoglobin A, which is the body's first defence against the common cold. That's right, just watching people do good is good for you. Have you heard about LeapAnywhereTV?
4. Only the good die old.
Only the good die young right? Well, actually another study including 2,700 participants in Tecumsah, Michigan showed that those who regularly helped others had death rates 2.5 times lower than those who didn't.
Duke University research showed that heart patients who helped other hospital patients had a recovery rate of 60% faster than those that chose not to help others.
5. "Love love me, do good"
We have digitally remastered and funkified the Beatles hit "Love me do" to "Love me do good". It's pretty much a fact: doing good brings love. We have come across dozens of cases of people meeting girlfriends and boyfriends while at charity events or when volunteering. Leaphrodisiac anyone?
In a survey including both men and women, over 90% say that to meet a potential girlfriend or boyfriend while doing something good is more romantic and effective than hoping to meet someone at a random bar.
6. It rubs off on friends and family.
People that do good on a regular basis are typically less stressed, have interesting things to talk about and have a healthy, balanced perspective on life.
For families, events that benefit good causes have obvious benefits: teaching good values to the little ones, doing something fun as a family and meeting other families with similar interests.
7. R-E-S-P-E-C-T.
It's no secret, respect and admiration from others is generally a good thing. It brings opportunities and it feels good deep down. You can feel it right down to that thumper in your chest.
8. In good company.
From Mother Theresa to Einstein to the Dalai Lama, great men and women over the past several thousand years have been very clear when it comes to the philosophy of giving. It's absolutely critical to living a full and complete life.
9. Help others.
This is the most amazing thing we can do in life. And it's the best Leap Effect of them all. In the end, that's really why charity events, volunteering and philanthropy are important.
As Bob Basso said though:
"If it's not fun, you're not doing it right!"
We couldn't agree more.
So check out all the upcoming events this week and this weekend. They all help charities in some way. We hope you experience the Leap Effect first hand.
See you soon.
Posted on January 07, 2010 14:11
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