“WHY KINDNESS MATTER ACTS OF KINDNESS: HOW HELPING OTHERS CAN BOOST OUR WELL-BEING

 

 

“WHY KINDNESS MATTER ACTS OF KINDNESS: HOW HELPING OTHERS CAN BOOST OUR WELL-BEING

Darwin and his work on human evolution found that mankind is a profoundly social and caring species and argued that sympathy and caring for others is instinctual. The ways we can practice kindness towards others can come in many forms – acts of kindness or good deeds don’t need to be in the form of grand gestures – small acts can mean just as much if not more.

1. Send an uplifting text to a friend or family member

2. Let someone merge into traffic with a wave and a smile

3. Include intentional moments of kindness, laughter, and delight in your daily routine

4. Go slightly outside of your comfort zone at least once a day to make someone smile

5. Share a compliment with a co-worker or friend

6. Reach out to a family member you haven’t spoken to in a while

7. Treat someone to a cup of coffee

Signs of Empathy

You are good at really listening to what others have to say.

 People often tell you about their problems.

You are good at picking up on how other people are feeling.

 You often think about how other people feel.

 Other people come to you for advice.

 You often feel overwhelmed by tragic events.

 You try to help others who are suffering.

 You sometimes feel drained or overwhelmed in social situations.

 You care deeply about other people.

 You find it difficult to set boundaries in your relationships with other people

Kindness Can Have Positive Effects On The

Kindness Can Actually Help You Live Longer

Kindness Is Contagious.

Kindness Makes You Happier.

"There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy," said the Dalai Lama, spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. "Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness."

"The simplest acts of kindness are far more powerful than a thousand heads bowing in prayer." -- Mahatma Gandhi