Valerie Bonnett MD

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Practical Giving Tips

Dec 16, 2025
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Ways to Give Every Day

Giving doesn’t have to be big, complicated, or time-consuming. Small, intentional acts of generosity—toward others and toward yourself—can create meaningful shifts in your mood, stress levels, and overall well-being. Here are simple ways to weave giving into your everyday life:

• Mentor younger women about their health
Share your wisdom, your experiences, and what you’ve learned about hormones. A short conversation or message could change someone’s health journey.

• Volunteer your time or skills
Offer support in areas you’re passionate about—community groups, women’s organizations, or local causes. Even one hour can make a huge difference.

• Make small daily gestures of kindness
Hold the door, send a thoughtful text, compliment someone’s work, or give a moment of your attention. Kindness builds connection, and connection calms your nervous system.

• Practice self-giving: prioritize your own wellness
Giving isn’t only outward. It also means offering yourself rest, nourishment, boundaries, and hormone support. Prioritize your sleep, movement, nutrition, and the treatments that help you feel balanced.

Small acts add up—and the more you give, the more grounded, supported, and hormone-balanced you become.

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