We know that times like these can lead to uncertainty. Between the COVID-19 outbreak and natural disasters, like the recent tornado in Nashville, it can be tough to know how to effectively and safely help your neighbors.
Thankfully, we live in a digital age, which means you can still practice kindness and generosity while practicing social distancing. We’re continually connecting with all of the organizations we partner with, particularly those working with at-risk populations, and are diligently entering needs on their behalf for as long as needed. This means more opportunities to help without having to leave home.
This portion of the series is dedicated to all you gamers out there. Just when you’re wondering why you can’t put down the controller, this probably help explains it.
Make new connections. From your console.
Gaming has been shown to build stronger connections. Now, we’re not giving you an excuse to lock yourself in a dark room for days on end, ignoring the world. But, the Pew Research Center found gaming an integral part of connectivity for teens, especially boys. For online teen gamers, 78% say gaming makes them feel more connected to friends they already have. That number represents 42% of teens between ages 13…
So far, we’ve unpacked a few ways technology can connect us. In part three, let’s delve into something that many ignore: how technology can build empathy.
Expand empathy. Understand the experiences of others.
Empathy is the root of human connectivity. It helps us overcome distrust and build a sense of understanding and connection with others. It creates a bond with those from whom we differ which is critical in a deeply-polarized world. In the real world, we tend to stick to what we know, among those that are most like us. But, online, we’re exposed to other points-of-views, ways of life and beliefs. …
If you’ve been following along, you know we’re dedicating this series to the ways that tech can help connect you with others. Last time we talked tech’s ability to maintain strong relationships, but what about creating new ones?
Create community. Across the planet.
As Katerina Fake explains it, the idea of creating Flickr came from a search to find others interested in her favorite author. Living in New Jersey, there weren’t many people interested in debating the works of Jorge Luis Borges. But, an online forum connected her to a community of Borges’ admirers in Europe, allowing her to feel like part of a community…
Technology sometimes gets a bad rep when it comes to how it affects human connectivity. But, it’s not all bad. Sure, there are the constant tug of a bottomless inbox, potential for Facebook drama and the frequent Netflix binges (we’re not judging), but what about all it’s doing for us to strengthen the human connection? In this series, we’ll take a look at the good it can do to enrich our relationships.
Maintain strong relationships. Without a plane.
Distance no longer is a barrier to communication and relationships. Think about it. Fifteen years ago, you had to jump on a plane if you wanted to have…
What to expect now that you’ve joined the Purposity movement
Hey, there. We’re excited you’re part of our tribe. You’re now part of a select group looking to find purpose through generosity.
Atlanta, Forsyth County (GA), Cobb County (GA), Towns County (GA), Union County (GA), Chattanooga or Bradley County (TN), here’s what to expect.
- On Monday nights, you’ll get one text.
- There’ll be a link to a story in your community from a real person. Read the story and decide if you’d like to help.
- If you want to lend a hand, click the button and check out on Amazon. Choose the wish list address at checkout. …
How generosity translates into happiness, health and longevity
Most of us give to give. It’s part of our belief system, or we’re motivated by a cause or event. Look at the recent hurricanes which devastated large portions of our country. Everywhere we turned, there were campaigns and donate buttons populating our Google searches and social feeds. It’s beautiful to watch as a nation rallies around causes. It’s how we rebuild lives and spread hope.
And while we love that little boost of happiness from the dopamine, serotonin and oxytocin released when we help others, the benefits don’t stop there. …
Your community just got a little bigger.
Over the past week we’ve watched our neighbors in Texas devastated by one of the worst storms in the state’s history. Today we’re launching Purposity’s first-ever disaster relief effort for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
This historic storm left many in the town of Klein, just a bit north of Houston, with nothing. They lost their homes, cars and entire worldly possessions. Lemm Elementary, a neighborhood school in Klein Independent School District, was a complete loss, leaving over 700 students without a place to learn. The one place they could count on, a place cherished by the community, was taken…
Sometimes it’s the small moments that make the biggest impact.
There’s this feeling. It’s powerful. It shapes the decisions you make in the present and forecasts how you see your future. With it, you have motivation to pursue goals and think ahead. Without it, it’s hard to even visualize a future, let alone carve a path towards it. This feeling, it’s hope.
Experts describe hope as an emotional state. Having hope strengthens a person’s coping ability against feelings like despair or hopelessness. Having higher levels of hope actually increase an individual’s problem-solving abilities. …
This time we’re not talking about Facebook.
Generally, commencement speeches are wrought with sentiments like “go forth and conquer” or “the world is your oyster,” meant to leave graduates inspired to succeed. But Mark Zuckerberg recently gave a very distinct commencement speech to some Harvard grads. It was one aimed at providing a completely different kind of inspiration.
You might remember Zuckerberg as the infamous twenty-something who dropped out of Harvard and started a small company called Facebook. Recently awarded an honorary doctorate from the school he once abandoned, Zuckerberg also gave the graduate commencement speech this year. Backed by founding a company that’s now valued at…
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