Surprisingly, people may feel more positively about paying taxes than they generally admit. Of course, most people find voluntarily giving money to charity a more rewarding experience than mandatory taxation.

Personal income tax, however, may be far less necessary than most people have been led to believe. You might want to listen to presidential candidate Dr. Ron Paul speak eloquently on the practical possibility of abolishing the income tax and the IRS, as well as eliminating the U.S. Federal Reserve in order to restore real money, rather than printing more as we run out and calling it inflation.

However, it certainly is true that people enjoy giving to others. If you want to increase your enjoyment of life, helping others is certainly a good start. Remember that you can donate not only money but your time as well. But please, wherever you choose to donate to, do your homework first to make sure your donation is being used wisely.

And, if you're looking for even more tips to "trigger" your brain's pleasure centers, check out 10 Steps to Being Happier and Healthier.